The two most important rivers in China are
The Chang and the Huang
Three major belief systems from Medieval China were
Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism
Why did the Tang and Song Dynasties choose to settle in the same area?
Proximity to water (rivers/oceans)
How was the moveable type made?
Clay blocks with carved characters, placed into a metal frame
a Chinese philosophy that stressed the importance of family and education
Confucianism
The civil service exams were based on what ideas?
Confucianism
What were THREE things gunpowder was used for in Medieval China?
Rockets/fireworks, bows and arrows, bombs, flamethrowers, cannons
Daosim emphasize what TWO things?
Balance, opposites (yin & yang), harmony, nature
What are THREE reasons the Tang Dynasty fell?
Famine, drought, and rebellion/taxes
What was the purpose of building the Great Wall of China?
To protect against invasions in the North
What are the THREE things Siddartha saw when he left the palace?
A sick man, and old man, and a dead man
How does the merit system provide fairness in a government?
It ensures that people get jobs in the government based on hard work and talent and not because of wealth or status
What were TWO things that made the Mongols good leaders to those they conquered?
- kept their local governments intact
- religious tolerance
Confucianism lists 5 relationships, he says that if people follow them, China would achieve stability and peace. Give an example of a relationship and how it achieves stability and peace.
Ruler and Subject
Parent and Child
Husband and Wife
Old and Young
Friend and Friend
good example, obedience
How does bureaucracy lead to stability in a government?
Bureaucracy helps keep a government stable by making sure things run smoothly, splitting the government into different departments. It follows set rules, has trained workers, and keeps everything organized.