Philosophies
What is the Dao?
The natural way of the universe
Who was the first emperor of China?
Shi Huangdi
What was the Silk Road?
A network of trade routes that crossed Asia
A philosophy of following the Dao, that is, the natural way of the universe
Daoism
What invention was called the wooden ox?
The wheelbarrow
What philosopher helped shape Chinese thought and is known as the "First Teacher"?
Confucius
The Qin started building the world's longest, man made structure built to keep invaders from the north out of China. What is this structure called?
The Great Wall of China
How many relationships are mentioned in Confucianism?
5
When a single group controls the production of a good or service
Monopoly
What job did the majority of people have in Han China?
Farmers
The symbols yin and yang represent what idea?
Balance
What philosophy was used by the Qin and believed that people were bad by nature and needed to be controlled?
Legalism
Civil Service exams were based on the ideas of what philosophy?
Confucianism
A set of beliefs about the world and how to live.
Philosophy
What did Han emperors do to keep the economy stable?
They bought and stored goods to avoid shortages
Legalism
Why did Shi Huangdi have Terracotta Soldiers buried in his tomb?
To serve as his army in the afterlife
Who controlled the salt and iron industries during the Han Dynasty?
State Monopolies
A system of government employees mainly selected for their skills and knowledge
Civil Service
What is the main topic discussed in the Analects of Confucius?
Proper behavior and ideals
Filial Piety is a major feature of which philosophy?
Confucianism
What dynasty ruled China before the Qin?
The Zhou Dynasty
What did the Han gain from Zhang Qian's journey?
Stronger relations with kingdoms in Central Asia
Representatives of a government sent to another country
Envoy
How did the civil service strengthen the Han government?
The civil service gave government jobs to people based on their skills and knowledge