ANCIENT ASIA Flashcards
Who was the most famous ruler in the Qin Qynasty?
Shi Huangdi
Who was Shi Huangdi?
He was an Aurocat and legalist and built The Great Wall of china and doubled the size of China
Who did he hate?
Confusionists
What technology did Han make?
Paper, collar harness, and wheelbarrow
What was their commerce?
Silk roads
What is assimilation?
Encouraging conquered people to be apart of China
What is a Confucious?
Chinese teacher, politician, and philosopher
What is filial piety?
Duty of respect, obedience and care for one’s parents and elderly family members
What is Daoism?
Philosophy of Lao Zi that advocates a simple, honest life and non-interference with the course of natural events (Yin-Yang)
What is legalism?
A belief in strict, legal control over all activities (Strict laws)
Analects
Collection of sayings and ideas from Confucius and his followers
What was the Qin Dynasty?
First imperial dynasty of China, Shi Huangdi most famous emperor, started the Great Wall
What were the Civil Service Exams?
If people took this test they could possibly get a government job
How long did The Han Dynasty rule?
400 years
What was the Mandate of Heaven
“The right to rule”
