China history part 2 Flashcards
China
how did Qin conquer other china
launching a series of military campaigns
what philosophy did Qin believe in
Legaism
How did he divide china into sections
36 administrative districts called ¨commanderies,¨ each governed by a military governor
what is ¨standardizing the culture¨?
to create uniform set practices, values, and behaviors across a group of people
Three ways the culture was standarized
folkways, taboos, and laws
Why was the great wall built
to protect china from northern invaders, preserve Chinese culture, and protect trade routes.
How long it take to build the great wall and what were the work
over 2,000 years to build
what did emperor Qin do to those that believed in confucinism
he buried 460 Confucian scholars alive and burned many of their philosophical or attack China ´ s family system
what articles were found in emperor Quins tomb
Horses,chariots,bronze ritual vessels,jade jewelry, and gold and silver ornaments.
Why did the Han Dynasty come to power
the Han dynasty came to power in 206 B.C.E. when Liu Bang, a peasant-turned-general, led a revolt against the Qin dynasty
what was the ¨Golden Age¨ of china
the song dynasty (960-1279) follows the tang (618-906)
What are 3 achievements in warfare
completing main missions, collecting items, and playing through multiplayer and zombies modes.
what are 2 changes in the Chinese Government
Literacy rate in china have increased from 66 per cent since 1980.
what are 2 achievements in agriculture
the development of new tools and technologies, and use of scientific methods to improve crop yields and food safety.
what are the main industries in china
manufacturing, agriulture, mining, energy, and e-com-merce.
what major advancements happened in art and how did it affect the people
traditional artists were condemned as counter revolutionaries and imprisoned.
what are 2 achievements in medicine
the discovery of antibiotics and the development of vaccinations.
what are 2 achievement in science
paper, printing, compass, gunpowder.
What was the silk road.
A network of trade routes that connected Asia, the middle east, and Europe from the second century BCE to the mid 15th century.
How did the silk road promote an exchange of good and ideas.
religions, philosophies, technologies, art, and cultural practices.
Why was the eastern silk road dangerous and how did traders overcome its challenges.
traders relied on large, well-armed caravans, utilized camels as pack animals suited to desert environments, and strategically planned their routes to minimize exposure to dangerous areas and political in stability.
why was the western silk road dangerous and how did traders overcome its challenges.
primarily due to its harsh desert landscapes, including the Taklamakan desert, with extreme temperatures, scarce water sources, and frequent sandstorms, making survival difficult
how did the silk road change the daily lives of people in ancient times.
distant land, facilitating the spread of cutures, religions, and ideas, and stimulating the growth of trade cities along the routes.
