Ancient China Flashcards
Whom did the earliest emperors of China choose to help them govern?
Aristocrats
What continent is China on?
Asia
Why were rivers necessary for early civilizations, including those in China?
fresh water source, trade, and farming
What is a dynasty?
Line of rulers from the same family
Why did China restrict families to one child?
Overpopulation, not enough and food jobs
Describe the cycle of the mandate of heaven? (Remember Starts with Gods choosing a leader)
New dynasty from gods. High taxes corruption Disaster The dynasty is declining, most of the population is upset The people rebel
Did the Yuan dynasty use civil service exams?
No
Was Confucius a private teacher, then a teacher to the nation?
Yes
5 key/cardinal relationships
Ruler-Subject, Father-Son, Husband-Wife, older-younger, friend-friend
The Shang Dynasty established what type of government?
Monarchy
Who was in charge of the family?
The oldest male or father
What were the two main rivers in which China’s civilization began?
Huang He (Yellow) and Chang Jiang (Yangtze)
What religion did Indian traders pass on to China?
Buddhism
What is Taoism/Daoism?
Chinese philosophy based on the teachings of Laozi; taught that people should turn to nature and give up their worldly concerns
Name Four geographical features that help isolate/protect China?
Mountains, rivers, desserts, swamps
List three philosophies created in China.
Taoism, Legalism, and Confucianism
What two regions were connected by the silk road?
China and Europe
According to the Mandate of Heaven, how long could an Emperor rule?
Until the people rebelled
Why did the ideals of Confucius appeal to the Chinese?
Confucianism appealed to the Chinese people because it promised peace and order.
Why was the Great Wall of China built?
For protection
Why did Buddhism not become popular & flourish in China?
Because it did not appeal to the Chinese principles.
Yuan Dynasty
Mongols
