China Flashcards
What is western china like?
Very mountainous and has a big desert
What is eastern China like?
It is fertile and good for growing crops
Name three main rivers in china.
The Chang, Huang, and the Xi.
Name the mountain range in china.
The himmalayas
Define famine.
A severe food and water shortage
What is the dynasty cycle?
One emperor is chosen, then some bad stuff happens, then he loses the Mandate of Heaven, then it all happens again
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
It’s the people believing that god chose the emperor.
What was the first recorded dynasty?
The Shang dynasty
During which dynasty did Confucius live?
The Zhou dynasty.
Who is Confucius?
He was a Chinese philosopher.
What are the basic teachings of Confucianism?
To act according to one’s role in society.
Who was the leader that unified china?
Shi-Huangdi.
Which dynasty gave modern china it’s name?
The Qin dynasty
Define command economy.
A economy in which the central government makes all of the basic economic designs
Who were the nationalists?
They were a group who attempted to establish a republic after the fall of the Qing dynasty
