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China Vocab & Geo
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mandate of Heaven | A political theory developed during the Zhou Dynasty of ancient China in which those in power were believed to have the right to rule from divine authority. |
| Confucianism | A philosophy of ethics, education, and public service based on the writings of Confucius and traditionally thought of as one of the core elements of Chinese culture. |
| Silk Road | An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea as far as Rome. |
| Himalaya Mountains | a mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and China |
| Qin Dynasty | (221-207 BCE) Unified China after the Period of the Warring States and used Legalism as its base of belief. |
| filial piety (kinship) | In Confucian thought, a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors. |
| The Analects | Collection of moral and social teachings of Confucius, including the concept of the Five Relationships(kinship). |
| Philosophy | A system of beliefs and values (Confucianism, Legalism, Daoism) |
| Yangtze River | Longest major river in China; south of the Yellow River |
| Yellow River | Also known as the Huang he; first civilizations in China developed along the this river. |
| Confucius | A Chinese philosopher who developed a code of behavior based on old traditions, moral/good behavior, and kinship. He wanted to restore social order. Five constant relationships. |
| This helped Chinese kings rule over a large territory such as China. | Mandate of Heaven |
| Gobi Desert | A desert north of China in Mongolia. |
| Legalism | A philosophy that rejected Confucianism. Emphasized the importance of strict laws and harsh punishments because all people are evil by nature and they required a strong, forceful government. The Qin dynasty used this. |
| Confucianism led to political success and longevity of the | Han Dynasty |
| Porcelain | Fine glass or ceramic made in China and traded along the Silk Road. |
| Magnetic Compass | A Chinese achievement that used the Earth's magnetic field to show the direction north was. Made navigation easier. |
| Woodblock Printing | A Chinese achievement that used carved wooden blocks to replicate written messages on paper over and over again. |
| Shi Huangdi | Chinese emperor who started the Qin Dynasty. |
| Han Dynasty | China's Golden Age where there was peace and prosperity throughout China. |
| Longevity | lasting a long time. |
| Unification | Bringing together as one. |
| Dynasty | Family of rulers in China. |
| Hierarchy | The organizing of people in order of importance. |
| The Analects | A book that has all of the teachings of Confucius. |
| Pacific Ocean | Largest Body of water in the world. Located east of China. |
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