Ancient China 1
carved to protect Qin Shi Huang as he lived in the next world
terra-cotta army
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
What dynasty created the first empire in China?
Qin Dynasty
What philosophy did the Qin implement?
Legalism
What philosophy did the Han implement?
Confucianism
Respect for one's parents and elders
Filial Piety
A Chinese philosopher who was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history, and still today, who believes people are good but should follow ____________
Confucius
What was China's primary export?
Silk
set of beliefs about how to live
philosophy
What 2 rivers provided fresh water for China?
Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
Philosophy that uses strict laws and harsh punishments; it teaches humans are inherently evil.
Legalism
innovation took place during the Shang period that used animal bones to ask questions of the ancestors?
Oracle Bones
The landform that separates China to the north
What is Gobi Desert?
Mandate of Heaven
A series of rulers from the same family line
Dynasty
A lack of written records and little archaeological evidence causes many historians to question the existence of which dynasty?
Xia Dynasty
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall?
To keep out nomadic invaders from the North.
The period of time that lasted for 200 years that made people look for ways to restore order and peace in China
Warring States Period
The Plateau of Tibet is along which mountain range?
Himalayan Mountains
How did Buddhism spread from India to China?
Along the Silk Road
Why was the closure of the Silk Road a major turning point in world history?
European countries sent explorers to find new routes to Asia.
What is the meaning of the yin and yang symbol?
It symbolizes the harmony and balance between opposite forces.
What zodiac animal is from the year 1984-1985 and symbolizes intelligence, resourcefulness and adaptability?
Rat
List the five ancient dynasties in chronological order.
Xia
Shang
Zhou
Qin
Han
According to Confucionism, what relationship was the most important to maintaining social harmony in China?
Parent and child