achievements of ancient china, Greece, and Rome Flashcards
which Chinese dynasty opened the silk road to trade west, the establishment of civil service examinations and the adoption of Confucian philosophy?
the Han Dynasty
why was the silk road a major key to china’s success and development?
extensive trade, cultural diffusion, and contact with others
what major geographic feature to the west and north of china helped maintain its isolation for centuries?
Himalaya Mountains
which concept is associated with china controlling their contact with others, thinking they were the center of the civilized world, and ethnocentric?
Middle kingdom
which type of work was well respected by Confucian scholars, the Han dynasty and most of the Chinese population?
civil service
which Chinese philosophy encouraged individuals to respect their role in society and do what is expected of them?
Confucianism
describe Confucius’ and the judeo-christian “Golden Rule”
- do not do onto others what you would not want them to do onto you
- treat others as you would like to be treated
describe Confucius’ concept of filial piety
respect of elders
which book describe/ lists teachings of Confucius?
Analects
what is Shintoism?
Japanese worship of nature
which Chinese philosophy stresses respect and harmony with nature?
Daoism
which Chinese philosophy stresses the importance of rules, laws and penalties
legalism
which THREE belief systems stress the importance of peace and harmony
Buddhism, daoism, Confucianism
which term best describes Buddhism in china, japan and southeast Asia
cultural diffusion
which civilization was connected to japan via the Korean “cultural bridge”
china
