Chapter 2 - Ancient China

Question 0

Dynastic cycle

Answer 0

Ruler rules china ➡️ becomes overbearing ➡️ peasants revolt/invasions ➡️ new leader rises

Question 1

Shang dynasty

Answer 1

First family of Chinese rulers to leave written records

Question 2

Mandate of Heaven

Answer 2

Divine approval from the gods for leader of china

Question 3

Feudalism

Answer 3

political system in which nobles, or lords, are granted the use of lands that legally belong to the king. In return, the nobles owe loyalty and military service to the king and protection to the people who live on their estates

Question 4

Zhou dynasty

Answer 4

Overthrew Shang, established Mandate of Heaven, feudalism, dynastic cycle

Question 5

Writing

Answer 5

You could read Chinese without knowing how to speak it, people could learn writing and be able to communicate all over china

Question 6

Oracle bones

Answer 6

Used by priests to communicate with ancestors

Question 7

Ancestors

Answer 7

Had the power to bring good or bad fortune, not gods