Ancient China Geography Flashcards
What are the main 2 rivers in Ancient China?
Huang He and the Chang Jiang River
Why is China isolated from other countries?
It has mountains, rivers and deserts
Name 2 deserts
Gobi desert and Taklimakan Desert
Name 2 bodies of water surrounding Ancient China
East China Sea and the South China Sea
Main characteristics of Outer China
It had mountains and deserts it was hard to grow crops
Main characteristics of Inner China
It had rivers, fertile soil and vegetation
The Shang Dynasty
What was the name of the first dynasty in China?
Shang Dynasty
What did archeologists find in the city of Anyang?
They found a palace, temples, and houses
Why did they believe in human sacrifices?
So the king could be served in the afterlife
Who lead the Shang government?
A powerful king
What were prisoners in war used for?
Human sacrifices and manual labor
What tool made the army strong?
Bronze
What groups made up the social classes in that Shang Dynasty?
King, noble, artisans, traders, farmers, and slaves
What was their religion centered on?
Oracle bones
What are oracle bones
To be able to tell the future
2 examples of artwork during the Shang Dynasty
Jade Disk and Bronze Tiger Mask
Three Chinese Philosophies
Who dynasty took over after the Shang dynasty?
The Zhou dynasty
Define-Mandate of Heaven
A power or law believed to be granted by the Heavens
Define-Feudalism
A system of government based on landowners and tenants
Define- The Warring States Period
States fought for power
Define-Confucianism
A Chinese philosophy that emphasizes proper behavior
What are Analects?
A collection of literary
What are the main teachings of
Confucianism?
To have a peaceful society
What are the main teachings of Daoism?
Daoism was based on the ancient Chinese idea of Dao or “the Way,” which was thought to be the force that gave order to the happiness and peace by living
What is another word for Daoism
Taoism
Define-Yin and Yang
Opposite forces working together
What are the main teachings of Legalism?
Harsh rules
Why was Legalism adopted?
They wanted a stricter environment for the people
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin
How did Qin conquer other states?
He used bribery, spies, military might, and alliances
What Philosophies did Qin believe in?
Legalism
How did he divided China into sections?
36
What is “standardizing the culture”?
Making everyone believe in the same religion
Three way the culture was standardized?
He made a money system, standardized pounds and weights, and he made a writing system
Why was the Great wall built
To keep out the north
How long did it take to build the Great Wall and what were the conditions
10 years and it was because of the weather, mountains and deserts
What did Emperer Qin do to those that believe in Confucianism
He burned and killed people
