Classical China Flashcards

2342881049	What caused the Warring States period?	Zhou kings made the titles of their loyal nobles heredtary Nobles no longer respected or obeyed the king Widespread destruction Nobles fought each other to control China	0
2342881021	What did Qin Shi Huangdi of China and Chandragupta Maurya of India have in common?	They were both harsh rulers who united their empires Maurya - used spies Qin - used censors Maurya - used slaves to build highways Qin - used slaves to build Great Wall	1
2342881022	What did the Han Dynasty and the Gupta Dynasty have in common?	They were both patriarchal societies. -both unified their empires -maintained stability and order without cruelty -both had a Golden Age of peace and prosperity during which they supported the arts, math, and science	2
2342881023	Compare Laozi of China and Siddhartha Gautama. What did they have in common? How were they different?	They both questioned the meaning of life. -Laozi founded Daoism -Siddhartha founded Buddhism	3
2342881024	What did Qin Shi Huangdi of China and Hammurabi of Mesopotamia have in common?	They both united their empires They both established laws	4
2342881025	How did Qin Shi Huangdi control his empire?	-he maintained strong army that used cavalry (men on horseback) -his army was combat ready to fight outside invaders and crush resistance within China -appointed censors to make sure government workers did their jobs -he commanded nobles and their families to live in the capital city where they could be watched.	5
2342881026	How did Qin Shi Huangdi unify his empire?	-He stopped battles between the warring states -He set same standards throughout China for writing, law, currency and weights and measures. -He built a highway network of roads	6
2342881032	What was silk? Why was the invention of SILK important to China?	-Silk was an expensive fabric that was made from silk worm cocoons. -It brought the most wealth to China	7
2342881027	What did Silk Road travelers and Asoka's missionaries have in common?	They both traveled far and were exposed to other cultures. They spread Buddhism to other people.	8
4102340640	Name 3 things traded on the Silk Road.	1. products (fruits/vegetables) SILK 2. religion (Buddhism) 3. inventions, ideas	9
2342881031	What was the goal of all the Chinese philosophies?	To create a well run and peaceful society	10
2342881028	What are some key concepts of Confucianism?	People will do the right thing if the ruler leads by example Follow the Golden Rule Everyone has a duty and responsibility to family and community -believe people are basically good	11
2342881029	What are some of the key concepts of Daoism?	Founded by Laozi Finding balance with nature important - "The Way" (doing by not doing) Live in harmony with nature -"go with the flow" yin-yang - balance of opposites -believe there is good and bad in everyone	12
2342881030	What are some of the key concepts of Legalism?	System of harsh laws and strict punishment Based on the teachings of Hanfeizi -believe people are naturally evil, not good	13
2342881033	Describe the social class of aristocrats.	Aristocrats owned large estates Tenant farmers worked their lands	14
2342881034	Describe the social class of farmers.	-Served as soldiers in war -Rented lands and gave some of their harvest to aristocrats	15
2342881038	Why was the invention of PAPER important to China?	Paper was used to keep written records It was used to help people communicate	16
4108674095	Why was the invention of the SEISMOGRAPH important to China?	It was important because it could tell when an earthquake occurred and tell the direction where it happened.	17
4117527416	Why was the invention of SILK important to China?	It brought the most wealth to China.	18
4108685321	Why was the invention of the COMPASS important to China?	It helped with navigation and improved trade.	19
2342881037	Why is the Han Dynasty called the Golden Age?	It was an era or peace and prosperity that lasted almost 400 years. -literature and the arts developed -copies of historical works were made -painters and sculptors made art for many people NOT JUST THE RICH -it was also a time of great invention and innovation.	20
2342881039	How did Han Wudi improve the government of China?	Han Wudi developed the Civil Service System based on the ideals of Confucianism. -government workers received their positions based on talent He expanded the empire -pushed back the invading Xiongnu -established the Silk Road -led China into a Golden Age	21
2342881041	Describe the social class of merchants.	It was thought they worked for their own personal gain, so they received little respect -They were not allowed to hold government jobs	22
2342881042	Why was the Silk Road important?	Items like fruits, grains, vegetables, flowers, peaches, cotton (from India) and Chinese inventions traveled across the Silk Road as far west as the Roman Empire. -The Silk Road spread ideas, such as Buddhism, throughout Asia. -Merchants became wealthy by trading across it.	23
2342881043	How long was the Silk Road?	It stretched over 4,000 miles, from China to the Mediterranean region.	24
2342881044	What were some of the dangers on the Silk Road?	There were many natural hazards (deserts & mountains) -there were also bandits along the Silk Road	25
2342881045	Why did people continue to travel on the Silk Road even though it was dangerous to do so?	Chinese traders grew rich by sending expensive goods to other parts of the world It also promoted the exchange of culture and ideas between China and other areas	26
2342881046	Who were the Xiongnu?	Were a nomadic people who often raided the borders of China To end the attacks Qin connected the walls built by previous kings into one Great Wall of China	27
2342881047	Why did Emperor Han Wudi start the civil service test?	Government workers received positions based on talent rather than loyalty	28
2342881048	Why did the Han dynasty fall?	Emperors who succeeded Han Wudi were weak and dishonest Greedy aristocrats took over land, which forced many farmers to starve	29