Chapter 8 test-Ancient China Flashcards
Before the Shang kingdom arose, Chinese civilization consisted of ________.
small farming villages along the Huang River.
What is one of the physical features contributed to China’s isolation from other civilizations.
The Himalayas and the Pacific Ocean
Shang’s major achievements were _______.
Bronze Metal working and written language
While rivers aided China’s development, deserts and mountains__________________.
Isolated it from other civilizations.
When bad things happened, Such as uprisings or natural disasters, the Zhou believed that these events might single_______________.
That the ruler has lost the mandate of heaven
By what means did the Zhou keep control over all the different regions of the kingdom?
by putting family members in charge of individual regions.
Under the Mandate of Heaven, the ruler was called___________________.
The Son of Heaven
In order to keep the mandate of heaven, the Zhou believed that their rulers most foster harmony between_______and__________.
Heaven and Earth
What was the technological advance made during the Zhou Dynasty.
the use of coins for the first time
Confucianism places special importance on the devotion of children to their parents, which is known as____________.
Filial piety
By practicing ancestor worship, the Chinese believe that their ancestors would__________.
Guide and protect them
What were Central ideas in Confucianism?
Responsibility and respect
The Dao is ___________.
The natural way of the universe
Why did the ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and during holiday celebration?
To chase away evil spirits
Oracle bones were used___________________.
To try to predict the future
