Feudalistic System Flashcards
1
Q
What was the population increase in China?
A
From 50 - 80 million people
2
Q
What were the first 3 dynasities in China?
A
- The Xia
- The Shang
- The Zhou
3
Q
When did The Xia go till?
A
c. 2070 - 1650 bce
4
Q
When did The Shang go till?
A
c. 1650 - 1050 bce
5
Q
When did The Zhou go till?
A
c. 1050 - 221 bce
6
Q
What do know about The Shang?
A
First to organise taxation
7
Q
What do know about The Zhou?
A
Comes from the Wei Valley
8
Q
What is Feudalism?
A
A system of social hierarchy where the kind gave land to local leaders in exchange for taxes
9
Q
What is a Mandate of Heaven?
A
When the king tells people he was selected to be king by God
10
Q
What hapenned at the end of the Warring States period?
A
Only seven large states remained. The Chin took over and remained the strongest.
