Ancient Chinese History Flashcards
China: The mandate of heaven is…
The idea that a ruler/leaders power comes from a higher power (god?)
China : People supported the idea that
god would end their support for a weak ruler.
China :Ancient china had a series of..
Dynastic cycles
China: Dynastic Cycles are..
A chinese view of its ancient history
China: Confucianism is…
A system created by confucious that was about social order and politics.
China: Confucious taught that harmony was when..
people were accepting their fate
China : Shi huangdi was…
Emporer of the qin dynasty
China: Shi huangdi consolidates..
power using legalism.
China: legalism is…
strict following of the law(s)
China: What didShiHuangdi he start?
The great wall of china and the silk road.
China: What was the purpose of the wall?
To protect from huns and other invadors.
China: What was the silk road?
It was a trading network between Europe and China
China: What is the civil service exam?
It was an exam any male could take.
China: If you did well on the exam what would happen?
The royals would hire you, pay you well, and your poor reputation would instantly change.
