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7320393967isolatedChina was ____ from the rest of the world0
7320397966himalayas, gobi desert, and pacific oceanWhat are some natural barriers of China1
7320401100Huange He (yellow river) and YangtzeWhat are the two rivers of China2
73204040882,920How many miles long is the yellow river3
7320417295LoessIn the yellow river, ____ is depostied from blowing winds (this is what makes it yellow)4
7320421003millet and wheatwhat crops were grown in northern China5
7320424629riceWhat crop was grown in the Yangtze river valley6
7320431101riding horses and pottery makingChinese people skilled at....7
73204329732000 BCEBy.... the chinese had an advanced technology and intellecutal life8
7320436441bronze and iron and coalWhat metals/stones did the Chinese use?9
73204436041000 BCEWhen did the Chinese learn to use bronze and iron10
7320445468ideographic symbolsthe Chinese wrote in....11
7320450349astronomy, art, and musicThe Chinese excelled in...12
7320457347Ziafirst dynasty EVER!!!!13
73204593602200 BCEWhen did the Zia dynasty begin14
7320460970monarchywhat kind of government did the Zia have15
7320472053Sage-king "Yu"founder of Zia, organized effective flood conrol projects16
7320478066founding of and development of citiesNo records survive from Zia history, but it is believed that the dynasty encouraged the...17
7320488961Shang Distrong shang king18
7320496947fertilityThe Shang dynasty had ceremonies and dances that promoted....19
7320507476ShangFirst dynasty with records20
73205100871799-1122 BCEWhat were the dates of the Shang Dynasty21
7320517511bronze weaponsnomads in shang dynasty fought on horseback from chariots with ...........22
7320520483AnyangThe ancient Chinese capital of the Shang dynasty.23
7320684471Large bureaucracyWhat type of government did the Shangs have?24
7320689884local rulersIn Shang Dynasty, peasants and artisans were governed by....25
7320693445feudalismThe Shang government most closely resembled the European..... during the middle ages26
7320704770SilkChina had the monopoly on this27
7320706556bronze vesselsthese were ornately cared and used to make offerings in Shang history28
7320718401shang DiWho is the "main god" of Shang Dynasty29
7320720880oraclespriests served as _____ who would prophesy the future in Shang Dynasty30
7320761485bones and turtle shellsShang wrote on31
7320763381familyCentral to all chinese society32
7320765033patriarchalShang was a highly ____ society.33
7320772841Elderly maleshead of chinese family34
7320775919Zhouused the mandate of heaven for the first time35
73280406411122-256 BCEWhat were the dates of the Zhou Dynasty36
7328042045Mandate of HeavenThe Zhou used this to justify their rule37
7328044728Period of Waring StatesLate centuries of the Zhou is called...38
7328047242403-221 BCEWhat were the dates of the "Period of Warring states"39
7328053441PhilosophiesWhat emerged during the Period of Warring states40
7328054862Mandate of heavenjustification for rule that influenced government and political legitimacy. Heavenly power granted the right to an individual to rule as the "son of heaven"41
7328066544withdraw the mandateIf the ruler failed under the mandate the heavenly powers would...42
7328069939ConfucianismChinese religion with beliefs of social harmony from the proper order of human relationships43
7328078499AnalectsConfucious sayings are compiled into _____44
7328084904political lifeConfucious withdrew from _____ after unsuccessful efforts to find employment as an official and advisor to rulers45
7328093450Filial piety/Xiaorequired of children that requires them show obedience, reverence, and love46
7328098104Renan attitude of kindness and benevolence47
7328102854Liindividuals have a sense of propriety48
7328106226societyOne of confucius' goals was that individuals who possessed the traits would gain influence in ______49
7328113625junzisuperior individuals50
7328118762MenciusInfluenced by Confucius, popularized Confucian ideas, Emphasized sen by advocating benevolence and humanity government51
7328129969shownmencius believed that if people are _____ the right way by virtuous rulers, they would do the right thing52
7328134096harmonyUnder Mencius, he believed that rulers would levy light taxes, avoid ears, support education, and encourage ________53
7328141562XunziEmphasized Li, less rosy picture of human nature, believed people had to be compelled to make appropriate choices, advocated for a well publicized standard of conduct with limits and harsh social discipline54
7328149617LegalismXunzi's beliefs lead to the development of....55
7328155545298-238 BCEWhat were the dates of Xunzi56
7328157088372-289 BCEWhat were the dates of Mencius57
7328159280Daoismreligion devoted to reflection and introspection, in hopes of understanding natural principles that govern the world58
7328163540The sage LaoziWho is the founder of Daoism59
73281665436th century BCEWhen was Daoism founded60
7328170323Classic of the Way of VirtueFoundational text of Daoism created by Laozi61
7328173591Dao"The way of nature" or "the cosmos"62
7328176380passiveThe Dao is an extremely _____ force63
7328190336WuweiMoral trait that individuals should refrain and disengage in the affairs of the world. Belief that people should live simply, unpretentiously, and in harmony with nature64
7328203080Legalismgovernment that devotes all attention to the state, which they sought to strengthen and expand at all costs65
7328208908Shang yangWho was the first person to practice Legalism (390-338 BCE)66
7328211712Han FeiziEstablished a theory of Legalism (280-233 BCE)67
7328216147Han FeiziStudent of Xunzi and advisor to the Qin68
7328217910agriculture and armed forcesThe foundation of a state's strength were ____ under legalism69
7328226606merchants, entrepreneurs, scholars, educators, poets, philosophersLegalist governments discouraged ________ because they did not advance the state70
7328231820Legalist Doctrinestrict laws with clear expectations and severe punishments71
7328237024Qin Shi HuangdiBy 221 BCE ______ emerges as the triumphant conqueror of the 6 coexisting kingdoms72
7328239679emperorQin Shi Huangdi was China's self-proclaimed first ___________73
7328245966221-207 BCEWhat were the dates of the Qin Dynasty74
732824782414How many years did the Qin dynasty last75
7328250002LegalistThe Qin dynasty was governed by ______ principles76
7328256446bureaucracyShe Huangdi ruled by a centralized ________77
7328259329provincesShi Huangdi divided the empire into ____78
7328265675Great WallShi Huangdi was the mastermind behind what construction project79
7328272504standardized currencies, weights, and measures, built roads and bridges, encouraged commerce and military, and mandated the use of common scriptWhat are good things about Shi Huangdi80
7328293504460Shi Huangdi ordered the execution of ____ scholars who critized the regime81
7328300989philosophy, ethics, history, and literatureQin Shi Huangdi ordered the burning of what kind of books?82
7328308602medicine, fortune telling, and agricultureQin Shi Huangdi kept which types of books?83
7328309962210 BCEWhen did Shi Huangdi die?84
7328312098700,000how many laborers were drafted to build Shi Huangdi's tomb?85
7328317181Terra Cottaa life size model of an infantryman86
7328321472Liu BangIn 202 BCE a ruler who's name is _____ prevailed and inaugurated a new dynasty called the HAn87
7328325202Hanlongest dynasty in Chinese history (400 years)88
7328327877Sima Qianlived during the Han dynasty, regarded as the Chinese "father of history", castrated for defending a disgraced general89
7328334804EunuchTerm for castrated individual90
7328804254Sima Qiancreated organization framework that became standard91
7328814010compare and interpret the differenceSima Qian wrote the same event narrated in more than one section, inviting readiness to _____92
7328818075Hanadopted confucianism as the official ideology of the imperial system93
73288304131,000s of intelligent, educated individuals to run bureaucracyConfucian educational system emerged from the need to recruit....94
7328833039Chang'anConfucian university is located in....95
732883720830,000by the end of the Han dynasty the school in Chang'an had how many students96
7328845125MerchantsWhat social class was at the bottom of the Chinese ladder97
7328849091Scholar gentry "Shi"educated, privileged group who were prepared for governmental service98
7328851627examsChinese government jobs depended on the performance on _____99
7328860555Merchantsdevoted to moneymaking instead of learning and political service100
7328863389"Mean" peopleanyone who lacked skills or direct production of goods, meaningless, actors, artists, poets...101
7328871632locationWomen's status depended on her "___" within society102
7328874894wifeIn Chinese society, Mother's in law had authority over their son's _____.103
7328879178Lessons for Women1st CE book, instructs daughters to conform to traditional expectations104
7328888022Watermill, horse collar, roads and canals, seismometer, crossbow, rudderWhat is new technology from the Han dynasty? (7)105
7328899058Agriculture, art, militaryWhat are uses of Iron106
7328899059IronUnder the Han dynasty, ____ production rapidly grows107
73289037983000 BCEwhen are the origins of silk production108
7328907557mulberry leavesChinese silk producers fed their silkworms on finely chopped ________109
7328911387100 CEWhen was paper invented110
7328915650hemp and textile fibersWhat was woven together to make paper111
7328924333paperbecame the preferred medium to write on112
732892732620 milllionHow many people were there in 220 BCE (beginning of Han)113
732893088460 millionHow many people were there in 9 CE (end of Han)114
7328938274economic difficulties, problems of land distribution, Social tensionsWhat were the 3 causes of the Han's fall115
7328941938economic difficultiesMilitary adventures of emperors caused severe economic stress116
7328948106Problems of land distributionpoor harvests, high taxes, debt, owners of large estates increase in size117
7328956623Wang Dang"socialist emperor". limited the amoung of land families coud own118
7328958849social tensionsgreat distinctions between the rich and the poor119
7328961058silkWhat did the wealthy chinese wear120
7328965383jade plaques sewn with gold threadsThe upper class was buried in suits of ......121
7328969166Yellow Turban Rebellionserious revolt that tested the Han in late 2nd century CE. Named after headgear122
7328979890influenceAt the end of the Han dynasty, imperial family members, confucian scholar bureaucrats, and court eunuchs all seek to increase their.....123
7328985280220 CEWhen did the Han officially fall124
7328987359several large regional kingdomsfor the next four centuries after the fall of the han china remained divided into125
7329015222south asiaThe indian subcontinent is known as...126
7329053694HarappansWho were the earliest settlers in India127
7329056072AryansDravidian and indo european peoples who are intermarried, they interacted and laid foundations of society128
7329061429aryanslight skinned, indo european language speakers, pastoralists129
7329066727sheep and goatsWhat animals did the aryans have130
7329069544horseswere expensive because they were rare, were harnessed to carts, wagons, and chariots131
7329075561cattleprincipal measure of wealth in india132
73290782141500-500 BCEwhat were the dates of the VEdic age133
7329080321vedic ageshows early aryan society, had no writing orginally,134
7329086544religious and literary worksThese works were transmitted orally in Sanskrit during vedic age135
7329090133Vedasthe collection of hymns, songs, prayers, and rituals honoring the various gods. means wisdom or knowledge136
7329094374Rig Vedamost important veda137
7329096697Rig Veda1028 hymns to the gods, earliest and most important veda138
7329108784Varnasthe caste system139
7329114399Jatibirth group, subsection of castes140
7329120619Brahminsrituals and sacrifices ensoure proper functioning of the world, tribal medicine men and sorcerers will find a place here141
7329128114Kshatriyaswarrirors and rulers protect and govern society142
7329133603Vaisyacommoners that cultivated the land, business clas class or merchants become dominant143
7329268562Pure AryansTop three classes in Indian caste system are regarded as...144
7329272617"twice born"people are cllaed this because they experienced physical birth and born into status as people of aryan descent145
7329276976sudrasservants tot he top castes, not allowed to hear or take part in aryan rituals, little value146
7329285091Harijans/untouchablesoutside of the varna system, most unclean and polluting jobs147
7329292102Lawbook of Manubook that dealt with proper moral and social behavior148
7329293792bear children and maintain homeWhat are indian women most important job149
7329301286Satiwomens dependence on men, a widow must voluntarily throw herself onto the funeral pyre of her deceased husband to join him in death150
7329311222Indraaryan war god, rain, and water; most important god151
7329314640BrahminsIn aryan religions, the role of ____ are important152
7329319122somahallucinogen drug153
7329335291800-400 BCEWhen were the Upanishads composed154
7329343527Upanishadsdialogues from sages to students, emphasized high ethical standards, discouraged greed, envy, gluttony. advocated honesty, self-control, charity, mercy, integrity, and respect to all living things155
7329354447Bramanthe universal soul156
7329354448samsarareincarnation157
7329356167karmathe good/bad deeds that follow to the next life158
7329357991mokshadeep dreamless sleep that came from permanent liberation from physical incarnations and become one with brahman159
7329361513Brahmacreator god160
7329363618Buddhismreligion that emphasized abandoning material goods and living simply161
7329382704siddhartha guatamaWho founded buddhism162
732938527549how many days of meditation did it take SG to reach enlightenment163
7329392135The DharmaBuddhist Doctrine is called the164
7329395478Four noble truths, and eightfold pathWhat was SGs way to enlightenment165
7329398678sufferingNoble truth: all life is _____166
7329401384endNoble truth: There is an ____ to suffering167
7329404277desireNoble truth: Removing ______ removes suffering168
7329410901eightfold pathNoble truth: Ending suffering may be done through the ________169
7329417847less dependence, no caste, moderate consumption, vernacularWhat are the appeals of mahayana buddhism170
7329420296Stupasshrines housing relics of the buddha and his 1st disciples that pilgrims venerated171
7329426922Monastteriesserved as social, economic, and cultural influence for buddhism172
7329429768Asokasupported Buddhism173
7329433030Bodhisattavasmen and women who achieved enlightenment and were on threshold of nirvana, but chose to be reborn in order to help others174
7352725808Charitable donationsWhat was regarded as "pious activity" under Manayana buddhism?175
7352729191Mahayana Buddhism"Greater vehicle", newer buddhism176
7352731473Buddha and BodhisttvasFocus of worship in on the _______ and _______ under Mahayana Buddhism177
7352734505Wealthy Classwho did mahayana buddhism attract178
7352738712Theravada buddhismStrict buddhism, give up all material objects179
7352815131MahaviraWho is the founder of Jainism180
7352816632540-468 BCEWhat was the life span of Mahavira181
7352817654SoulJaniests believe that everything in the universe has a ______.182
7352822898Principe of Ahimsanonviolence to other living things or souls (influenced Gandhi, MLK Jr)183
7352827135Lower class (merchants and scholars)Who did Jainism appeal to?184
7352832255Brahmacreator of the universe185
7352834946Vishnupreserver of the universe186
7352837542ShivaThe destroyer187
7352839453Ganeshadictation wisdom, wealth, remover of obstacles188
7352842976Vishnurestores the balance of good and evil189
7352845072Ganeshahalf man/elephant190
7352857989knowledge, mental and physical discipline (yoga), or deep devotionWhat are 3 different forms of hindu worship191
7352861315Attendance to festivalsShows more devotion in hindu culture192
7352863105Ganges riversacred indian river193
7352864345Hindu Swastikasymbol that means good fortune, luck or well being194
7352867195Nazi Swastikaaryan symbol indicating racial purity and superiority195
7352870725MahabharataIndian epic of war, princely honor, love, and social duty196
7352873717war bt cousins in aryan society for control of the kingdomWhat was the Mahabharta story about197
7352875680106,000How many verses are in the Mahabarata198
7352877308Bhagavad GitaWhat is the most important part of the Mahabharta199
7352881657dialogue bt Arjuna and Krishna on one's duty of fate and spiritWhat was the Bhagavad Giva about200
7352883481Ramayanaillustrates the Hindu value; epic talk tracking the adventures of king Rama and his wife sita201
7352888003settled agricultural society and better organized political unitWhat does the Ramayana reflect more of...202
7352890863324-184 BCEwhat was the time span of the Mauryan empire203
7352897100Mauryan and Gupta empireWhat were the two empires where political unity was achieved204
7352899283Mauryan Empiremore extensive of the two lasting empires in india205
7352903086Chandragupta MaurayLaid the foundation of the Mauryan Empire206
7352906706Magadhi, BactriaWhat two regions did Chandragupa overthrow207
7352910940Maurya empireIndia's 1st centralized empire208
7352922487ArthshastraChandragupta's government was guided by the political handbook called the _____.209
7352927652BureaucraticMaurayans built a _____ administartive system like China210
7352928854KalingaIn Asoka's conquest to _____, 1,000s were killed, woulded or deported211
7352934205"Peace to all beings"Asoka ruled by Buddha's teachings, "_____"212
7352938510roadsAsoka built extensive ____ to make travel and communication easier213
7352941551great rocks and pilished pillarsAsoka publicized his policies on ______214
7352943784Economic crisisfollows the death of asoka215
7352945634Gupta empiremodeled agter mauryan empire but smaller216
7352947378Chandra Guptafounder of Gupta empire217
7352948255600 BCE-600 CETime span of the classical age218
7364894184currenciesA cause of the fall of the Mauryan empire was frequent devalutations of _____ to play salaries219
7364900242185 BCEWhen does the Mauryan empire disappear220
7364911755500 yearsHow many years passed before another indigenous state has control over northern India221
7364922645Cotton, Black pepper, pearls, gemsWhat did India trade222
7364925602guild of merchants and artisansBecame politically powerful in absence of a strong central government223
7364930385RomeWhere did the Indian empires export to?224
7364941118Gupta empiremodeled after the mauryan but smaller225
7364948955DecentralizedThe gupta empire had a highly ______ leadership226
7364981751Standing armyhow did the gupta empire keep control227
7364989663GovernorsControl outlying areas228
7365005683White Hunsfrequent invasions from what group caused the decline of the Gupta empire229
736501588616th centuryWhen do you see much of the indian empire unite230
7365020202Mughal EmpireWhat 16th century empire united India.231
7366590942satia practice in india where the woman threw herself into her husband's wedding pyre232

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