Dynasties of China Flashcards
Terracotta
Baked or hardened brownish red clay
Emperor
Ruler of an empire
Jade
Hard mineral; usually green and made into jewelry or figurines
Ming Dynasty
Period of Chinese rule (1300s-1600s)
Immortality
Unending life
Generation
Period of time of about 25 years
What actions did the first emperor take to unite China?
“The first emperor united China by standardizing the language, calendar, weights, measures, and currency, and by constructing the Great Wall.”
Official
Person who carries out government duties
Tribesmen
People belonging to a tribe or society
Yak
Ox-like animal that lives in Asia
Hemp
Plant with fibers used to make rope, fabric and paper
Why did the Chinese want to protect their silk industry?
To protect their silk industry, the Chinese government implemented strict measures, such as the Silk Road, which was a network of trade routes that allowed China to control the distribution of silk while limiting the spread of silk production techniques.
Buddhism
Religion from India based on teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
Resign
Step down, leave a job or position.
Buddha
Name given to Siddhartha Gautama as founder of Buddhism.
Why was Wu Zhao’s rise to power an extraordinary achievement?
Wu Zhao defied societal norms to become one of China’s most powerful female rulers. She skillfully navigated the political landscape and implemented reforms that strengthened the empire.
