Unit 5: Ancient China Flashcards
built as a barrier to prevent attacks from outsiders
Great Wall of China
a physical feature that can hinder or protect travel (mountains, deserts, swamps, seas, etc.)
Natural Barrier
Mountain Range located in the southwest of China and acts as a natural barrier.
Himalaya Mountains
two rivers in the east of China and provide fertile soil for farming.
Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
The study of the basic ideas about knowledge, truth, right and wrong, religion, and the nature and meaning of life.
Philosophy
philosopher who founded the philosophy of Confucianism
Confucius
a philosophy that believes a good society is based on good morals and behavior.
Confucianism
a strong leader and a strong legal system are needed to create social order. People must obey a strict code of laws or rules and those of authority.
Legalism
only honorable kings ruled with heaven’s permission.
Mandate of Heaven
is a virtue of respect for one’s parents, elders, rulers, men and friends.
Filial Piety
Was a nickname for any route that any trader took from China to Rome
Silk Road
Han Dynasty emperor known for spreading confucianism and creating the civil service exam
Han Wudi
the permanent professional branches of a government’s administration, excluding military and judicial branches and elected politicians.
Civil Service
