1. Flashcards for China Quiz

2. He was one of the Qin leaders. He formed a strong central government

3. Shi Huangdi

4. Shang Priests used these to write to the Gods. The were usually animal bones or turtle shells

5. Oracle Bones

6. Simple drawings, characters for words.

7. Pictographs

8. This dynasty’s development of a common language unified the lands; They were also the first dynasty

9. Shang

10. Idea that good rulers had god’s favor, and trouble meant that the Mandate was withdrawn and there needed to be a new leader

11. Mandate of Heaven

12. Built by Shi Huangdi to stop northern invaders

13. Great Wall

14. He was a leader during the Hang dynasty

15. Lui Bang

16. Chinese life today most closely resembles the life during which dynasty

17. Han

18. Three philosophies of Ancient China

19. Daoism Confucionism Legalism

20. Philosophy that thought people needed harsh punishments

21. Legalism

22. Philosophy that told its followers to respect authority, practice good conduct, and be a benefit to society

23. Confucianism

24. Founded by Laozi this philosophy is not concerned with good and bad and does not try to change anything

25. Trade route connecting China to Europe that carried Silk and other trade goods

26. The Silk Roads

27. The spread of ideas and customs from one area to another

28. Cultural Diffusion

29. One of the teachings of Confucianism that says you should treat your parents with respect

30. Filial Piety

31. Study the Map and practice your Essay