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Ancient China

Ancient China Study Notes (Test- Wednesday)

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An ancient script carved on tortoise shells or animal bones. Oracle Bones
Moral Values - the lessons your parents try to teach you. Ethics
A philosophy based on the ideas of Confucius. *Focuses on morality, family order, social harmony, and government. Confucanism
Philosopher and most influential teacher in Chinese history. Emphasized ethical behavior for individuals and governments. Confucius
A philosophy that stressed the belief that one should live in harmony with the Dao (the guiding force of all reality.) Daoism
The Chinese belief that people were bad by nature and needed to be controlled. Legalism
-First emperor/ruler of China. -United China for the first time. -Began building the Great Wall of China, imposed a standard system of laws, money, and writing. Shi Huangdi
-Buddhism spread throughout China when scholars translated Buddhist texts into Chinese. -They used beliefs in Daoism to help explain it. Diffusion of Buddhism
A procedure that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles to alleviate pain and to treat physical, emotional and mental conditions. Acupuncture
Measures earthquakes Seismograph
A ruler of great power and rank Emperor
Blessing that a ruler is allowed to rule. Mandate from Heaven
A 5,500 mile wall that was built by Shi Huangdi to protect them from the Mongolians and other invaders. The Great Wall of China
4,000 mile-long trade network that stretched from China to the Mediterranean Sea. Silk Road
What ocean is east of Asia? Pacific Ocean
What are the 3 seas? 1. Yellow Sea 2. East China Sea 3. South China Sea
What happened in 2200 - 1700 BC? Xia Dynasty begins
What happened in 1750 BC? Shang Dynasty begins
What happened in 1700 BC? Bronze Age
What happened in 1045 BC? Zhou Dynasty
What happened in 551 BC? Confucius was born
What happened in 221 BC? Qin Dynasty begins
What happened in 206 BC? Great Wall of China construction begins
Who's body was guarded by the terra cotta soldiers? Emperor Qin
How did traders travel to trade Chinese goods? They went through the Silk Road to the Meditteranean Sea
Chinese coins were normally cast in ____________ coins Bronze
What did Confucius think was almost as neccesary as food? Music
To the ancient Chinese, they thought _____________________ was one of the finest arts. Calligraphy
To the ancient Chinese, it was considered honorable to make money from working the _________. Land
What did the ancient Chinese create the kite for? For military
What did the mountains do for the protection of ancient China? They played a large role, creating barriers and protecting their people from invaders.
Which river was the center of where early civilization developed? Huang He River Valley (River of Sorrows/Yellow River)
What creates China's natural border to the West? Tibetan Plateau
How did their natural borders have a negative impact on their economy? It impacted trade by not letting them expand to new places, though not preventing all trade.
What are the rivers of ancient China? Huang He River Chang Jiang River Xi River
What does, "Huang' mean in Chinese and why is there a nickname for the Huang He River? "Huang" means, "Yellow" in Chinese, thus the nickname, "Yellow River"
Xia Dynasty: Xia- (2200 BC - 1700 BC Aprrox.) - Around 17 emperors - Lasted nearly 500 years - End of primitive society and the beginning of dynasties -Little Known & Little Recorded
Shang Dynasty: Shang- (1800 BC - 1040 BC Aprrox.) - Archeologists found impressive builidings/ city stretches - Royal tombs similiar to Egypt/Mesopotamia - First recorded history - Oracle bones used by rulers to communicate with spirits & gods
Zhou Dynasty: Zhou- (1046 BC - 256 BC Approx.) - Divided into 2 dynasties East & West Zhou - Longest lasting (over 800 years) - Philosophers/thinkers involved (Laozi, Confucius, Mencius)
Qin Dynasty: Qin- (221 BC - 206 BC)
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