List Important Names: Empress Wu, First Female Ruler Of China

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B. List important names: (3 minimum)
1. Empress Wu, first female ruler of China; founded her own dynasty
2. Xuangdi- chinese brutal ruler
3. Wen of Han- peaceful, modest confucian ruler

C. List important terms: (5 minimum)
1. Concubine- royal prostitutes
2. "Warring States"- period in which chinese states warred for power
3. Mandate of Heaven- "gods" chosen plan for a ruler; ruler must be successful
4. Tian- chinese heaven
5. Confucianism- philosophical way of life

D. Who is the open letter addressed to?
Shah dynasty

E. What is in the secret compartment?
An iphone

F. What is the secret phrase? n/a G. Five thought provoking discussion questions
1. Would you consider China to be the first state?
2. Why did the Mongols has such a hold on China?
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Why was the mandate of heaven so believable?
4. Why was confucianism so attractive?
5. How was confucianism ruling society?

H. Create a study guide for your video. Provide Quests and answers to the Study Questions here.
1. How long did chin remain "the same"? -150BCE 1911CE
2. China was one of the first to _____? -have written history
3. China was ruled by ___?

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