China Flashcards
How did the rulers of the Shang dynasty earn their ruthless reputations?
Beheaded their people as sacrifices and as a show of authority.
What dynasty did the bronze age occur in china
Shang
What archeological discovery proved the existence of the Shang Dynasty?
Discovered oracle bones
What are oracle bones?
Tortiose shells that had inscribed prayers, historical facts, and records on them that were used by rulers.
Who was the first emperor of all China?
Chin Shang Di
A feudal social system was developed based on teaching of what famous Chinese scholar?
Confucius
Name the two most common weapons used during warfare.
Swords and crossbows
The workforce used to build the Great Wall of China consisted primarily of these three groups:
Soldiers, criminals, and slaves
This emperor developed standardized forms of education, travel, and agriculture:
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?
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 even more valuable than gold in Asian culture?
Jade
What technological advance enabled agriculture to flourish in Asia?
Irrigation Canals
T or F- it is taboo to name your child after another family member or ancestor.
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; Millet
What is the 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 movements are based on___________________and is considered the best way of fighting.
Animal charactristics
What was the first Chinese instrument ever made?
The bone flute
The Great Wall of china is________long and was built to keep out the ___________invadors from the north.
6400km; Mongolian
