Geography
In what way does China's geography contribute to its isolation?
tall mountain ranges and vast deserts
Define Legalism
emphasized strict obedience to laws
How did Qin Shi Huanhdi unify China?
Standardizing the writing system, building the Great Wall, unifying the different states under 1 kingdom, and overcoming cultural barriers.
What was the 1 child policy? What was 1 effect of it?
The policy that families can only have 1 child. More young people than old.
What major religion grew in China due to cultural diffusion?
Buddhism
Why was the Great Wall Built?
For protection.
Which Chinese philosophy emphasizes nature and living in harmony?
Daoism
What group of foreigners conquered China?
The Mongols.
What was the goal of the PROTESTS at Tiananmen Square in 1989?
Increase political freedom and rights in China.
Define Dynastic cycle
a dynasty of China rises to its peak and then declines, loses the Mandate of Heaven, and is replaced by a new dynasty
What was the Silk Road?
network of trade routes that stretched for more than four thousand miles across Asia
Define Confucianism
Proper behavior.
What caused the Mongol Empire to fall?
Bubonic Plague
How many children can a woman have in China today (2024)?
As many as she wants.
Describe the relationship between Britain and China during the Opium War period?
Britain took advantage of China diplomatically and economically multiple times.
People in China became addicted to the drug.
How long is the Great Wall?
Over 13,000 miles long.
What is a Dynasty?
A series of rulers from the same family
Who was Qin Shi Huangdi?
the first emperor to rule a united China
What was the result of the civil war between Communists and Nationalists?
Mao Zedong and the Communist Party took control of China.
What was the purpose of the Silk Road?
To trade ideas and materials to other parts of the world.
What continent is China on?
Asia
Define cultural diffusion
the spreading of cultural traits, such as goods and ideas, from one culture to another, or within one culture
What were the terracotta warriors?
Thousands of warriors made for Qin Shi Huangdi to take to the afterlife.
What happened with Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward?
It was intended to industrialize and strengthen China's economy and it was a failure and led to widespread famine.
Define Mandate of Heaven
divine rule, families or dynasties were placed into power by a Heavenly power