6.3 Part 1- Ancient China Flashcards
(25 cards)
What are important religions of Ancient China?
Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism
What is a Taoist belief?
Constant effort to balance oneself with the yin and the yang
What influences does Buddhism have?
Forbid eating meat
What influences does Taoism have?
The need to balance opposing forces to balance the body
What is wushu?
A system of self defence that is a unique part of China’s culture
What influences does Chi have?
The energy force of universal power that gives great strength and agility
What happens after the death of a family member?
The family weeps loudly, the course is washed and dressed, placed in a coffin and Feng Shui determines the time of burial
What forms of exercise are linked to Taoism?
Kung fu, Tai Chi
Who brought Buddhism to China?
Indians
In which century did Buddhism become the state religion of China?
5th CE
What did men take to ensure they had many sons?
Many wives
What improved a woman’s status in the family?
Giving birth to male children
Why was food chopped into small pieces?
Timber was in short supply and small bits of food used less heat
What is true about the Chinese horoscope?
It is used in business contexts and time is cyclical
What does Feng Shui protect against?
Poor health, business loss, unhappy relationships
Military wise, what happened in the Han dynasty?
China’s first permanent army was introduced
Military wise, what happened in the Shang dynasty?
Battle tactics relied principally on chariots
Military wise, what happened in 600 BCE?
Cavalry emerged as a force in Chinese warfare
Military wise, what happened in 500 BCE?
Sun Txu wrote the Art of War
What are some Chinese military inventions?
Crossbow and stirrups for cavalry riders
How many years of military service did Han dynasty rulers require of men aged 23-56?
2 years
How did men in military service keep fit?
Wrestling, Throwing Stones, Games similar to polo and football
What was the first Chinese armour made of?
Wood or bamboo
Who wrote the Art of War?
Sun Tzu
