Chapter 6: Ancient China

Dynasty is a group of families that rule for several generations

Thousand of clay soldiers were buried at the tomb of Shi Huangdi. They were made of Terra Cotta

Qin was one of the first rulers in Ancient China

Pictures or drawings that represent words or ideas are pictographs

The Great Wall of China was created during Shi Huangdi's reign to help keep out invaders

Trans-Eurasian is involving the continents of Africa and Asia

Cultural Diffusion is the spread of cultural practices and customs to other areas of the world.

Which dynasty was the first in China?

Daoism is the Chinese belief system based on the idea of natural order in the world

Cities in ancient China and today are centers for:

China has a varied climate (Different temperatures/conditions around the country)

How did the teachings of Confucius support the ancient Chinese family structure?

Paper was invented in China

Confucianism is the belief system based on teachings from Confucius, a Japanese scholar.

Which dynasty took over the Shang and introduced Mandate of Heaven?

The Han dynasty began in 202 B.C. and reunified China

What made the Huang He so valuable to ancient Chinese civilizations?

How did Chinese writing develop?

What are some agriculture improvements made by the Chinese?

Buddhism is a religion that began in India and is based on the teachings of Ghandi

Philosophy is the logical study of basic truths about religion, history, and relationships.

In order to make the Great Wall, Shi Huangdi forced people into labor and they combined smaller walls

The Silk Road brought what economic changes to China?

What are some ideas that reached ancient China because of the Silk Road?

How did Geography play a role in China's defense?

Filial piety is the respect for one's parents and ancestors

Silk was considered rare and something only the Chinese knew how to make.

China had 2 major rivers that helped provide its needs.

How did the Silk Road help spread ideas?

Bureaucracy is a system of departments and agencies that carry out of the work of a government

Mandate of Heaven is when a ruler pretends to be Jesus ruling over their kingdom

Why did people hate Shi Huangdi?

How many relationships did Confucius teach?