Ancient China - Warfare Flashcards
Battle of Muye
A major battle in which the Zhou forces defeated the Shang army and took it’s capital
End of Shang Dynasty
Infanty
Soldiers who fight on foot
Open Formation
Soldiers are spread out to hvae space to manipulate their weapons
Cavarly
Soldiers who battled on horses
Chariot
A two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses. Used in combat and races
(Shan Dynasty)
Chang’an
Capital from where the Zhou and the Han emerged
Xiongnu
Confederacy that threaten China for centuries
Lady Hao
(Fu Hao)
The first martial artist who was a woman and gained the most prestigious military status.
Bow
One of the eldest weapon in China, it was made of animal guts and wooden sticks
(Shang Dynasty)
Composite Bow
Most powerful weapon give to the aristocracy. It was made of bone, sinew and wood glued together
(Shang Dynasty)
Bronze Axe
A symbol of military authority to lead the battle and punish soldiers
(Shang Dynasty)
Dagger-Axe
Unique weapon in China that was swung and used only in battle. It was a bronze blade mounted on a wood pole. During the Shang it represented a
(Shan Dynasty) represented authority
Bronze sword
(Jian)
Areplacement of the dagger-axe. It was a straight double edge sword that allowed a thrust and swinging cut.
(Zhou period - WSP)
Crossbow
Required less training. It was slower but more lethal than the compposite bow. Had a trigger that shot the arrow out of th ebow
(By the Qin state - WSP)
Lamellar Armor
Pieces made of dragon skin that overlapped adn allowed a better movement on the battle field
(Zhous period - WSP)
