Shang Dynasty
Why was the Huang He river otherwise known as the "Yellow river"?
The silt was yellow in color giving the river its color and name.
Three philosophies: Taosim/Daoism, Confucianism, and Legalism
How long did it take them to build the Great Wall and how many men built it?
About 10 years and 300,000 men.
What did all men from 25-60 have to do?
Serving in the army which consisted of about 130,000-300,000 men for 2 years.
What was the shortest lasting dynasty lasting from only 221-206 BCE?
The Qin dynasty
What was their religion?
They believed in ancestral worship and the afterlife.
What does Daoism teach?
How to live harmoniously with nature and create balance in Yin and Yang.
If a soldier or laborer died when building the Great Wall, where were they buried?
Inside of the wall.
What religion did they inherit?
Buddhism
Who first used jade as jewelry (Or first dynasty that used jade)?
The Shang dynasty
What government type did they rule by?
Monarchy: 1 king with absolute power and separate clans
What were the 3 philosophies they began believing in?
Taoism/Daoism, Confucianism, and legalism
Why were they the shortest lasting dynasty?
The king was overthrown for being cruel to his people by executing 460 scholars who believed in power by good example, not harsh laws.
How were government officials chosen?
Based on their social status.
What dynasty was in the Golden Age?
The Han Dynasty
When feeling the hardness of the jade, what did the hardness determine?
The wisdom
What years did they live through?
1045-256 BCE (About 789 years)
How did the "Tiger of Qin" die?
He went in search for a magic potion to make him invincible but died along the way. Some say he was poisoned.
Who was Liu Bang?
A rebel who took control of the Han kingdom.
What system type did the Zhou dynasty use?
A feudal system
What part of China did the Shang live?
Inner China on the plains in East China.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
Power given by a god.
What were the things people used as payment methods?
Shells, pearls, silver, tin objects, and coins.
What was a belief about Yin and Yang and what did acupuncture do?
If someone was ill, it was thought that the Yin and Yang was out of balance. Acupuncture helped restore the balance
What was a super important trading item for the Han?
Salt from the sea and from underground.