Ancient China Flashcards
Main 2 rivers in China
- Yellow River
- Yangtze River
Why is China isolated from other countries
There was the Himalaya mountains,the ocean, and the dessert surrounding it so no one could get in out get out.
Name two desserts
- Gobi Dessert
- Taklamakan Dessert
2 bodies of water surrounding China
- Yellow sea
- Sea of Japan
Main characteristics of Outer China
Mountains, desserts, hard to grow crops
Main characteristics of Inner China
Hard to grow crops, cold, to dry for farming
What was the name of the first dynasty in China
The Shang Dynasty
What did archaeologists find in the city of Anyang
They found a palace, a temple, and houses, they also found many workshops for artisans
Why did they believe in human sacrifices
They believe in human sacrifices so then that when the king died he would still be served in the afterlife.
Who led the Shang government
A powerful king
What were prisoners of war used for
Labors and human sacrifices
What tool made the army so strong
Bronze
What groups made up the social classes in the Shang dynasty
Slaves,farmers,artisans,nobles, and kings
What was their religion centered on
Ancestors
What are Oracle bones
Bones are shells used to communicate to their ancestors
2 examples of artwork during the Shang Dynasty
Bronze items, and Jade pots
What dynasty took over after the Shang
The Zhou Dynasty
Define Mandate from Heaven
A power of law believed to be granted by the heavens.
Define feudalism
A system of government based on tenants and landowners
Define The warring states period
A group of small states turned in to large groups of 6-7 people and started war
Define Confucianism
A system of order in which he goal was to reach peaceful society.
What are Analects
Analects is a book with all of Confucius teachings.
What are the main teachings of Confucianism
To show respect to your family and elders and to be kind and obedient.
What are the main teachings of Daoism
To follow the nature and be in harmony.