Ancient China Test Flashcards 1
To study for the test
1
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What 4 Chinese Dynasties did we study (in chronological order)?
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Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han.
2
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Explain the process by which Shang priests used animal bones to advise the kings.
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3
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The earliest examples of Chinese (1) have been found on animal bones.
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Writing.
4
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What was the Mandate of Heaven?
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5
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What did the Mandate of Heaven have to do with the Dynastic Cycle?
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6
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What were the 6 steps of the Dynastic Cycle?
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7
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Why was the Zhou Dynasty weakened and ultimately fell during its last 500 years?
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8
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The 200 years following the collapse of the Zhou Dynasty is called the…
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Period of Warring States.
9
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How did the Warring States Period get its name?
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10
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Define virtue.
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Behavior showing high moral standards.
11
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Define humaneness.
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Treating others nicely.
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