AP Notes, Outlines, Study Guides, Vocabulary, Practice Exams and more!

Spence's AP World History 600BCE-600CE Flashcards

Primary tabs

Terms : Hide Images
4208763622Zhou DynastyClaimed the Mandate of Heaven from the Shang, centralized the government, expanded their territory, called themselves the "Sons of Heaven."0
4208770778Qin Dynasty(221BCE-207BCE) was the shortest Chinese dynasty who used Legalism to unite the provinces.1
4208775973Qin ShuangdiChinese emperor who was a cruel despot who standardized weights and measures, coins and the Chinese language. He began the Great Wall and was buried with his terra-cotta army.2
4208783352Period of Warring States(403BCE-221BCE) It was a time of disunity and chaos in China at the end of the Zhou Dynasty when various warlords fought for power.3
4208790357LegalismIt advocated using harsh laws and punishments as a way to keep control of the people. It was the philosophy that brought an end to the Period of Warring States.4
4208800381ConfucianismIt was a philosophy that dealt with behavior originating in China. It promoted the idea of reciprocal relationships and5
Powered by Quizlet.com

Need Help?

We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.

For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.

If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.

Need Notes?

While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!