Unit 1 Flashcards
Song China was a society that values ________.
Confucianism
What was the influence of Confucianism on Song China’s political system?
Civil Service Exam
Patriarchal Family System
Scholar Official Class
What is neo-confucianism in Song China?
The vigorous revival that took place in Tang and Song with Confucian + Buddhist teachings.
How did Buddhism come to China?
Started in South Asia (India)
- moved through Silk Roads merchants to China
What was the cultural impacts on the arrival of Buddhism?
It reshapes how people thought
- challenges social hierarchy
- Individuals have to take part in spiritual activities
The purpose of the Grand Canal was to _________.
Transport food from the south (Hangzhou) to north (Beijing).
Why was the Song military mostly in the North?
Most invasions come from the North. (Huns)
Why was Champa rice significant?
More food to feed more people
Can be harvested 3 times a year
What happens to the Chinese production of textiles and porcelain?
They increase demand through large trade
What are core beliefs of Islam?
-Charity
-Prayer
-Fasting
-Pilgrimage (Hajj)
-Faith (There is no god, other than Muhammed and he is the messenger to God)
Core beliefs of Judaism
God is one
-has no form
-created the world
-is eternal and actively in world affairs
In Christianity you show _______.
belief in Christ and do good works.
