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Giattino - U1 - 2
Ancient China
Question | Answer |
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China’s geography | (Mountains, deserts, jungles, and an ocean) isolated Chinese culture from other civilizations. |
Middle Kingdom | Having little contact with other cultures. Traded very little with Middle East and beyond |
Clans | groups of families |
Shang | set up the First dynasty or ruling family of China |
Ying and Yang | The Chinese believed in the delicate balance between two forces of the universe.. When these forces were in balance, peace and prosperity would result. |
The Mandate of Heaven | The leader must lead by ability and virtue. The dynasty's leadership must be justified by succeeding generations. The mandate could be revoked by negligence and abuse; the will of the people was important |
Zhou Contributions | Silk |
Great Wall | Built to keep out invaders |
Han Contributions | paper, Silk Road |