Major Belief Systems
What is the primary text that contains the teachings of Confucius?
Analects
What was the significant administrative system established during the Han Dynasty to select officials?
Civil Service Exams
Who was the first emperor of China and founder of the Qin Dynasty?
Qin Shi Huangdi
What were some of the main reasons for the decline of river valley civilizations?
War, corruption, climate change, migration, and famine
What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?
The Silk Road was established as a major trading network
Explain how Buddhism differs from Hinduism in terms of social structure.
Hinduism - Caste System
Buddhism - Equality for All
Name one major technological advancement credited to the Han Dynasty.
Either Paper, The Silk Road, Seismograph, The Wheelbarrow
What philosophy did Qin Shi Huangdi implement to maintain control over the empire?
Legalism
Discuss the impact of trade networks on the rise of classical civilizations.
The Silk Road was established for trading of goods, technology, and religious beliefs
Name two goods that were commonly traded along the Silk Road.
Goods such as silk, spices, tea, and jade were traded along the Silk Road
What are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?
People are constantly dissatisfied and endure a cycle of constant suffering
People must identify the source of their suffering
It is possible to end the cycle of suffering
Following the right path can end suffering
How did the Han Dynasty's approach to governance differ from that of the Qin Dynasty?
Developed a complex bureaucratic system in which government officials called scholar-officials advised the emperor and helped manage different aspects of the empire
Describe the reforms enacted by Qin Shi Huangdi to centralize power.
1. Appointed his own officials
2. Noble Lords had to join the government or move
3. Collected weapons and melted them down
4. All books and writings to be burned
How did the Mandate of Heaven justify the rise and fall of dynasties in China?
Under the Mandate of Heaven, a monarch had a moral obligation to rule well in the eyes of Heaven; if he did not, he would lose the mandate and be replaced
How did the Silk Road facilitate cultural exchange between Eastern and Western civilizations?
It played a vital role in the spread of technology and religious beliefs
Describe the concept of filial piety in Confucianism and its societal implications.
Respect for one’s parents, elders, and ancestors
Explain the significance of the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty and what was traded.
The Silk Road was established as a major trading network during the Han dynasty, connecting China with other classical civilizations. Goods such as silk, spices, tea, and jade were traded along the Silk Road, and it played a vital role in the spread of technology and religious beliefs
Explain the significance of the Great Wall of China during the Qin Dynasty.
It was used as a protective barrier
Explain how technological advancements contributed to the expansion of classical civilizations.
As technology improved and their populations grew, Eastern classical civilizations conquered neighboring areas.
The classical civilizations improved government, art, architecture, and writing systems
What role did monsoon winds play in the trade across the Indian Ocean?
The knowledge of monsoon winds led to predictable sailing patterns for merchants and sailors, resulting in safer voyages and greater profit for merchants
What role did Daoism play in promoting environmental harmony in Eastern classical civilizations?
Sought to create a sense of order and harmony between humans and their environments, specifically nature
How did the Han Dynasty contribute to the spread of Buddhism in China?
By establishing the Silk Road
How did the legalist principles of the Qin Dynasty affect social order and governance?
Stressed strict obedience to the law and promoted the use of harsh punishment to enforce it
Analyze the long-term effects of the transition from river valley civilizations to classical civilizations.
The values and traditions established during this time were recognized throughout later time periods
Discuss the impact of the Silk Road on the spread of religious beliefs, particularly Buddhism and Hinduism.
It allowed beliefs and traditions to be exchanged between other civilizations