Chinese Dynasties Flashcards
“The universe is sacred.
You cannot improve it.
If you try to change it, you will ruin it.
If you try to hold it, you will lose it.”
This quote most likely reflects which Chinese philosophies?
Daoism
Give two options that shows the combination of Chinese philosophies that were often practiced at the same time in China?
Confucianism and Daoism
The practice of respecting the opinion of the eldest male in a family is called
Filial piety
“The Art of War” was written by who
Sun Tzu
Which leader were accused of roasting and eating their enemies?
Shang
Which option accurately compares the societies of Rome and China?
In China, peasants were higher in the social hierarchy than Rome.
Describe the concept of Yin and Yang?
It was the idea that opposites can be united to create a whole society
Chronological Outline of Chinese History 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
1st Xia 2nd Shang 3rd Zhou 4th Qin 5th Warring States Period
“Therefore, the intelligent sovereign makes the law select men and makes no arbitrary promotion himself. He makes the law measure merits and makes no arbitrary regulation himself.”
This quote most likely reflects which of the following Chinese philosophies?
Legalism