Ancient China Flashcards
In which years did the Xia dynasty rule?
2070 BCE- 1650 BCE
What were the names of the first three ruling families of China?
The Xia, Shang, and Zhou.
What were the names of the written records the people of the Shang dynasty left?
Oracle Bones
What sort of bones were Oracle Bones made from?
Animal Bones.
What is feudalism?
A system where a ruler owned all of the land and subdivided among his loyal subjects, who ‘rented’ it out for taxes.
How is Zhou pronounced?
‘Jo’
What was the Warring States period?
The Warring States was a time when the nobles tried to gain power and it erupted in chaos and destruction.
What was the result of the Warring States period?
150 states became 7.
What does the word ‘hunagdi’ mean?
Emperor
Who established a central government in the Qin dynasty?
Qin Shi Huangdi
How long did Han Wudi (of the Han dynasty) rule for?
54 years
How many wall towers are there on the Great Wall?
20 000
What is the height of the Great Wall?
7m
What is the width of the Great Wall?
5m
How did soldiers signal an attack?
By lighting a fire on the watchtowers