shcool Flashcards
china
A symbol or picture in a writing system that represents an object
pictograph
A military leader who controls an area of land
warlord
The idea that children should honor and care for their parents
filial piety
A symbol or picture in a writing system that combines two or more pictographs to express an idea
idiot graph
Upper class citizens who hold wealth and power
aristocrats
Which dynasty began the process of building the Great Wall of China?
qin dynasty
The belief that the right to rule comes from the gods
mandate of heaven
How did Han Wudi, of the Han dynasty, reform the government?
government officials
A person that someone is descended from
ancesters
Duty to one’s family, practice good actions, government offices open to all people, were ideas practiced by what philosophy?
confucius
Which major trade route spread goods from China to parts of the Middle East, Africa and Europe?
silk raod
Who was a fierce Mongol leader who invaded China?
khan
What job was held by the majority of people in China?
farmers
Did China share the process for making silk with other civilizations?
no
Who created Daoism?
han fiezi
The study of the basic ideas and beliefs of society
philosophy
Did the Great Wall of China keep the Mongols from invading
no
What was invented in the Zhou dynasty that helped soldiers stay securely on their horses when riding into battle?
stirrups
In Buddhism, what needs to be followed to help a person reach Nirvana?
8 fold path
