AP world history: Chinese history Flashcards
Confucius did not ask obstructive, philosophical questions because…
He thought they would not help to solve to solve the political and social problems of his day
Confucius believed that the books and poetry during the Zhou dynasty ….
Proved an excellent insight to into human nature
Confucius believed what about the humans?
More important than formal learning was the possession of a strong sense of moral integrity and a capacity to deliver wise and fair judgements.
Which of Confucians followers traveled widely throughout china, consulting with rulers and offering advice on political issues?
Mencius
Daodejing
Basic exposition of Daoist beliefs traditionally ascribed to lapzi
Zhuangzi
Well reasoned compendium of Daoist views
Centralized military and administration
Qin and Han dynasty
How did Shan yang convince peasant cultivators to migrate to sparsely populated areas by….
By granting them private plots and allowing them to enjoy generous profits, his policy dramatically boosted agriculture boosted agricultural production.
Shuhuangdi
First emperor Qin dynasty centralized imperial rule Disarmed regional military forces Built roads Drafted laborers
Liu bang
Advisors
Liu bangs policies
Divided the empire up into administrative districts governed by officials who served the emperor
Han Wudi
Martial emperor Administrative centralization Imperial expansion Taxes Imperial university preparing men for governmental service which had a foundation for Confucianism
Xiongnu
Nomadic people from the steppes
Turkish language
Maodun
Strict military discline on the xiongnu
Wang Mang
Socialist emperor
Limited amount of land a family could hold
