Transcript Flashcards for China Quiz

Flashcards for China Quiz
He was one of the Qin leaders. He
formed a strong central government
Shi Huangdi
Shang Priests used these to write to
the Gods. The were usually animal
bones or turtle shells
Oracle Bones
Simple drawings, characters for words.
Pictographs
This dynasty’s development of a
common language unified the lands;
They were also the first dynasty
Shang
Idea that good rulers had god’s favor,
and trouble meant that the Mandate
was withdrawn and there needed to
be a new leader
Mandate of Heaven
Built by Shi Huangdi to stop northern
invaders
Great Wall
He was a leader during the Hang
dynasty
Lui Bang
Chinese life today most closely
resembles the life during which
dynasty
Han
Three philosophies of Ancient China
Daoism
Confucionism
Legalism
Philosophy that thought people
needed harsh punishments
Legalism
Philosophy that told its followers to
respect authority, practice good
conduct, and be a benefit to society
Confucianism
Founded by Laozi this philosophy is
not concerned with good and bad and
does not try to change anything
Trade route connecting China to
Europe that carried Silk and other
trade goods
The Silk Roads
The spread of ideas and customs from
one area to another
Cultural Diffusion
One of the teachings of Confucianism
that says you should treat your parents
with respect
Filial Piety
Study the Map and practice your Essay