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Ancient China and Japan Flashcards

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What government did the Qin dynasty have?

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Legalist - with strict rules are harsh punishments

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What were some advances of the Qin dynasty?

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The Great Wall of China, standardization of money, weights & measures, terra cotta warriors

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What were some effective things Qin Shihuangdi did as a ruler?

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  • Unified China and ended the Warring States period
  • Standardized money, weights and measures to improve trade in China
  • Created the Great Wall of China to protect the northern border
  • Created terra cotta warriors
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What were some ineffective things Qin Shihuangdi did as a ruler?

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  • Legalist style government with strict laws and harsh punishments
  • Exiled family members
  • Executed Confucian scholars
  • Burned Confucian books
  • Spied, bribed, and formed alliances to take control of China
  • Forced labor in the harsh conditions of the Great Wall
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What were some warfare advances of the Han dynasty?

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Warfare - fish scale armor, swords, crossbows, kites

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What was the style government of the Han?

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Confucian structure, civil exams for government jobs

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What were some agriculture advances of the Han?

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Agriculture - Wheel barrow, chain pump, iron plow

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What were some industry advances of the Han?

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Industry - foot powered wheel for weaving silk, iron tipped bamboo drill for getting brine

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What were some science advances of the Han?

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Science - seismograph, astronomy, compass

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What were some art advances of the Han?

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Art - Paper

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What were some medical advances of the Han?

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Medicine - moxibustion, acupuncture, blood circulation

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What goods and items were traded along the Silk Road from China?

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Silk, dishware, cast iron products, decorative boxes

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What were some goods and items traded along the Silk Road from Rome?

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Glassware

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What were some goods and items traded along the Silk Road from Central Asia?

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Gold, horses, jade, fur

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What were some goods and items traded along the Silk Road from Persia, Egypt and Arabia?

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Carpets, perfumes, cosmetics

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What were some items and goods traded from India?

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Spices, cotton, pearls, ivory

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What cultural practices were exchanged to and by China on the Silk Road?

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  • learned Glassblowing
  • Got Foods and spices such as grapes, alfalfa, cucumbers, figs, pomegranates, walnuts, chives, sesame, coriander
  • Discovered Buddhism
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What cultural practices were exchanged to and from Rome?

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  • Learned to produce silk

* Imported roses, azaleas, chrysanthemums, peonies, oranges, peaches, pears

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What were some dangers travelers faced along the Silk Road in the Talakamakan Desert?

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Talakamakan Desert - bandits, sandstorms, mirages

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What were some dangers travelers faced while traveling along the Silk Road in the Pamir Mountains?

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Pamir Mountains - lack of oxygen, narrow mountain passes

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What were some dangers travelers faced while traveling along the Silk Road in the Syrian Desert?

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Syrian desert - lions, scorpions, Tigers

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Who had the highest social status in feudal Japan?

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Emperor - highest social status, religious leader, little power (figurehead)

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Who had the second highest social statues in feudal Japan?

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Shogun - most powerful political ruler, military leader, provided finances for protection

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Who has the third highest social rank in feudal Japan?

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Daimyo - representative for the Shogun, ran estates, highest samurai class

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Who had the fourth highest social ranking in feudal Japan?

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Samurai - professional warriors, loyal to their shogun and daimyo, lived by a code

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Who had the fifth highest social ranking in feudal Japan?

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Ronin - wandering samurais without a daimyo, worked for wealthy merchants or as paid soldiers during war

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Who had the sixth highest social ranking in feudal Japan?

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Peasants - farmers and fisherman, about 90% of population, valued for food protection

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Who had the seventh highest social ranking in feudal Japan?

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Artisans - made a variety of products, including wood and metal, not highly respected

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Who had the eighth highest social ranking in feudal Japan?

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Merchants - lowest social status, sold goods made by others, lived separated from other classes

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What is the north most island on Japan?

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Hokkaido

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What is the biggest island of Japan?

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Honshu

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What is the second south most island in Japan?

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Shikoku

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What is the south most island of Japan?

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Kyoshu

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Where is Tokyo located?

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Eastern coast

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Where is Mount Fuji located?

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West of Tokyo.

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