Asia Study Guide Flashcards
How did the rulers of the Shang dynasty earn their ruthless reputation
Beheaded their people as sacrifices and as a show of authority
What dynasty did the Bronze Age occur
Shang
What Archaeology discovery that proved existence of Shang dynasty
Discover of oracle bones
What are oracle bones
Tortoise shells that had inscribed prayers, historical facts, and records on them that they were used by rulers
Who was the first emperor of ALL of china
Chin Shang Di
A Feudal Social system was developed based on the teaching of what famous Chinese scholar?
Confucius
2 common weapons used during warfare
Swords and crossbows
Work force used to build Great Wall of china consisted of these three groups
Soldiers criminals and slaves
This Emperor developed standardized forms of education, travel, agriculture, and education:
Emperor chin
What was built to guard the mausoleum of emperor chin
Terra Cotta army
What important Chinese invention contributed to the discovery of the new world
The compass
The last Emperor ascended to power in ____, and China became a republic in ____
1908, 1912
Many medical practices are based on what spiritual belief system?
Taoist
Most Chinese names consist of _ syllables
3
What gem is considered more valuable than gold in Chinese culture??
Jade
What technological advanced enabled agriculture to flourish in china
Irrigation canals
Is it taboo to name your child after another family ancestor
Yes, true
What is the name of the Asian symbol that depicts both masculine and feminine traits
Yin and yang
Northern China grows _____________________ and ____________________ instead of rice because of the colder climate.
Sorghum and millet
Chinese name for traditional paper cutting art
Jianzhi
____________ is the philosophy used when designing and building homes that dictates the materials and layout to promote positive energy in the space
Feng Shui
Martial arts characteristics are based on ____________ and is considered the best way to learn fighting
Animal characteristic
First chinese instrument ever made?
Bone flute
The Great wall of China is ______________ long and was built to keep out the __________________________invaders from the North.
6400 KM long
Mongolian
