Ancient China Flashcards
What age was Qin Shi Huang declared the king of Qin
13
What was the more ‘respected gender’
Boys
How many years has tea been drunk for
2000 years
Was Confucianism a religion
No, it was a code of behaviour
What is acupuncture
The practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain
What is civilisation
A society that developed towns and has complex forms of art, science, religion and government.
What is Confucianism
A philosophy based on the ideas of Confucius that focuses on mortality, family order, social harmony and government.
What is Confucius
Chinese philosopher, he was the most influential teacher in Chinese History. His teachings were called Confucianism
Craftspeople
Skilled crafts, sculptors, builders, carpenters, jewellers, metal workers, leather workers.
What is Daoism
Stressed living in harmony with the Dao, the guiding force of all reality
What is an emperor
Most important person in ancient Chinese society.
What are ethnics
Moral values; standards of good and evil, which govern an individual’s behavior and choices
What is the gong
Artisans and craftspeople
what is the Great Wall
A barrier that linked earlier walls across China’s northern frontier.
Who is Laozi
Chinese philosopher, he was the most famous Daoism teacher. He is credited with writing The Way and Its Power, Daoism’s basic text
