China Flashcards
mandate of heavan
divine approval from god(s) to leaders
dynastic cycle
rise, fall and replacement of dynasties
confucianism
social rules- harmony and good gov. starts with five basic relationships
ruler and subject, father and son, husband and wife, older bro, younger bro, friend and friend
filial piety
respect shown by children to elders
bureacracy
choices made by state officials, no elections
daoism
philosophy, people should be guided by a universal force
grand canal
man-made river
civil service exam
test allowing people to get jobs
silk road
caravan routes for trade
how does the grand canal and the yellow river impact their lives
travel and trade was made easier
needed resources available
how has the great wall impacted their lives
provided jobs temporarily
security and protection
how did the gobi dessert impact their lives?
hard to trade
isolation
how did Confucianism create a more organized society?
kept families peaceful, which helped to keep society peaceful
respect among five relationships
4 personal characteristics: integrity, loyalty, generosity, politeness
three ways the dynasties gained power
mandate of heaven
establishes peace and prosperity
has or gains power
three ways dynasties lost power
corruption
natural disasters
mandate of heaven
