China's Past Flashcards
a town in eastern China known for its artifacts of bone.
Anyang
King of Qin who created the first unified Chinese empire and became the first Chinese emperor.
Shi Huangdi
The first ruler of the Han dynasty who lifted the ban on books in China.
Gaozu
A Chinese emperor who increased authority during the Han dynasty.
Wu Di
`Chinese astronomer who became the first Chinese historian after writing a complete history book on China.
Sima Qian
Chinese scholar and historian of the Han dynasty who continued the work of Sima.
Ban Zhao
a picture the represents a word.
pictograph
a bone commonly used during the Shang dynastyin China to predict the future.
oracle bone
a territory
province
a relative who lived longer ago than grandparents.
ancestor
the practice of using skills and talents to work in the government.
civil service
a person who goes between buyers and sellers.
middleman
a dynasty that lasted from 1760 b.c to 1500 b.c.in China.
Shang dynasty
a period of history when bronze was mainly used to make items such as tools and weapons.
Bronze age
the largest of the Chinese dynasties,lasting from 770-221.
Zhou dynasty