Vocab
What is absolute power?
complete authority to act; total control over a government & its people.
Who was Ashoka the Great?
Third leader of the Maurya Empire. Converted from a life of violence to peace.
Who created the first unified Chinese Empire?
Qin Shi Huangdi
Which animal were the Mongols known for using in battle?
Horses
True or False: The Silk Road was multiple land and sea routes, not an actual road.
True
What is a dynasty?
series of rulers from the same family or ethnic group.
True or False: Ashoka the Great founded the Maurya Empire, united warring states into one empire.
False: It was Chandragupta Maurya!
What substance is said to surround the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi?
Mercury
Two dangers associated with traveling the Silk Road.
disease, bandits, sandstorms, heat exhaustion, dehydration etc.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
Belief that power is given to rulers by heaven/ the gods. This can be taken away.
What is a Caravan?
groups of people and animals traveling together for trade
What event marked a turning point in Ashoka the Great’s life?
Battle of Kalinga
What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?
Defense/ Protection against invades
List three items traded along the Silk Road, excluding silk.
precious metals, spices, paper, ivory, cotton etc.
What was the purpose of the terracotta warriors?
Protect Qin Shi Huangdi's tomb and his afterlife
An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.
Edict
Where did the Indian Empire originate?
Indus River Valley
Why did Shi Huangdi require nobles to live in the capital?
To watch them and maintain control
Where did the Silk Road start and end?
Started in China, ended near the Mediterranean Sea.
What is legalism?
Political philosophy that calls for extremely strict, clear laws, and harsh punishment for those laws. People are believed to be naturally evil so they need harsh consequences to keep them in line.
Most secure area of a town or city, usually on top of a hill or mountain.
Citadel
How did Ashoka's shift to Buddhism impact India today?
Indians are still a very peaceful people. They still give great respect to all living things. For example, they typically do not eat meat because of their respect for animals.
How did Qin Shi Huangdi use censorship to control people?
People feared for their lives. If they spoke out against the government, they could be killed or punished. Fear allowed Qin Shi Huangdi to maintain control and no one could question his authority.
One reason Mongols were murderers AND one reason they were empire builders.
Empire Builders- conquered more land than any other empire in history, established governments in conquered lands, public works projects such as dams. etc.
How did censorship allow legalism to prevail throughout Chinese history?
For many years, people could not publicly question legalism due to censorship. People were too scared to speak out against it. If no one is calling out issues, nothing will change.