Chapter 2: Classical China Flashcards
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agrarian
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relating to the cultivation of land
2
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Confucius’s real name
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Kong Fuzi
3
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Era of the Warring States
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time period in which China was a decentralized mass of warring states, mostly made up of nomadic tribes
4
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What was Confucius’s overall goal?
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to establish a centralized, powerful, and peaceful government in China
5
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What did Confucius’s teachings emphasize?
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Strong leaders, consolidated power, and obedience
6
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Why did Confucius emphasize the things that he did?
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because he lived in such a time of great chaos and decentralization
7
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Shi Huangdi
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Founder of the Qin Dynasty in 221 BCE
