Ancient China and Japan Flashcards
What government did the Qin dynasty have?
Legalist - with strict rules are harsh punishments
What were some advances of the Qin dynasty?
The Great Wall of China, standardization of money, weights & measures, terra cotta warriors
What were some effective things Qin Shihuangdi did as a ruler?
- Unified China and ended the Warring States period
- Standardized money, weights and measures to improve trade in China
- Created the Great Wall of China to protect the northern border
- Created terra cotta warriors
What were some ineffective things Qin Shihuangdi did as a ruler?
- Legalist style government with strict laws and harsh punishments
- Exiled family members
- Executed Confucian scholars
- Burned Confucian books
- Spied, bribed, and formed alliances to take control of China
- Forced labor in the harsh conditions of the Great Wall
What were some warfare advances of the Han dynasty?
Warfare - fish scale armor, swords, crossbows, kites
What was the style government of the Han?
Confucian structure, civil exams for government jobs
What were some agriculture advances of the Han?
Agriculture - Wheel barrow, chain pump, iron plow
What were some industry advances of the Han?
Industry - foot powered wheel for weaving silk, iron tipped bamboo drill for getting brine
What were some science advances of the Han?
Science - seismograph, astronomy, compass
What were some art advances of the Han?
Art - Paper
What were some medical advances of the Han?
Medicine - moxibustion, acupuncture, blood circulation
What goods and items were traded along the Silk Road from China?
Silk, dishware, cast iron products, decorative boxes
What were some goods and items traded along the Silk Road from Rome?
Glassware
What were some goods and items traded along the Silk Road from Central Asia?
Gold, horses, jade, fur
What were some goods and items traded along the Silk Road from Persia, Egypt and Arabia?
Carpets, perfumes, cosmetics
What were some items and goods traded from India?
Spices, cotton, pearls, ivory
What cultural practices were exchanged to and by China on the Silk Road?
- learned Glassblowing
- Got Foods and spices such as grapes, alfalfa, cucumbers, figs, pomegranates, walnuts, chives, sesame, coriander
- Discovered Buddhism
What cultural practices were exchanged to and from Rome?
- Learned to produce silk
* Imported roses, azaleas, chrysanthemums, peonies, oranges, peaches, pears
What were some dangers travelers faced along the Silk Road in the Talakamakan Desert?
Talakamakan Desert - bandits, sandstorms, mirages
What were some dangers travelers faced while traveling along the Silk Road in the Pamir Mountains?
Pamir Mountains - lack of oxygen, narrow mountain passes
What were some dangers travelers faced while traveling along the Silk Road in the Syrian Desert?
Syrian desert - lions, scorpions, Tigers
Who had the highest social status in feudal Japan?
Emperor - highest social status, religious leader, little power (figurehead)
Who had the second highest social statues in feudal Japan?
Shogun - most powerful political ruler, military leader, provided finances for protection
Who has the third highest social rank in feudal Japan?
Daimyo - representative for the Shogun, ran estates, highest samurai class
