Ancient China Flashcards

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In which years did the Xia dynasty rule?

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2070 BCE- 1650 BCE

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What were the names of the first three ruling families of China?

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The Xia, Shang, and Zhou.

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What were the names of the written records the people of the Shang dynasty left?

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Oracle Bones

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What sort of bones were Oracle Bones made from?

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Animal Bones.

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What is feudalism?

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A system where a ruler owned all of the land and subdivided among his loyal subjects, who ‘rented’ it out for taxes.

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How is Zhou pronounced?

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‘Jo’

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What was the Warring States period?

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The Warring States was a time when the nobles tried to gain power and it erupted in chaos and destruction.

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What was the result of the Warring States period?

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150 states became 7.

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What does the word ‘hunagdi’ mean?

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Emperor

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Who established a central government in the Qin dynasty?

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Qin Shi Huangdi

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How long did Han Wudi (of the Han dynasty) rule for?

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54 years

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How many wall towers are there on the Great Wall?

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20 000

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What is the height of the Great Wall?

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7m

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What is the width of the Great Wall?

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5m

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How did soldiers signal an attack?

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By lighting a fire on the watchtowers

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