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Which Dynasty reunited China after years of disorder? |
TANG DYNASTY |
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Who is Zheng He |
Leader/commander of Ming Maritime expeditions. |
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How did the Ming show Chinese Power? |
By leading expeditions to gain tributary countries? |
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Name famous Chinese inventions |
1. Magnetic Compass 2. Paper/ wood block printing. 3. Gun powder. 4. Steele 5. Inoculations 6. Improved boat construction. 7. Tea 8. Porcelain 9. Canal lock |
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Describe religion Confucianism |
Teachings of Confucius. Began as practical philosophy. Taught respect for family, social order. Had peaceful affect on China. Valued education. Obedience to people of higher rank. |
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Describe religion Buddhism |
Teachings of Siddartha Gautama, then the enlightened one, then Buddah ( all one person) Entered China in early 500s. Life involves suffering, seek wisdom. People opposed it cause of alien religion. No Chinese roots. Spread from India to China to Korea to Japan. |
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Describe Daoism |
Teachings of laozy. Began as philosophy. No bad or good, just dark or light. Let it be... |
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What is Neo-Confucianism |
Influenced from Buddhism and daoism. Made Confucian thinkers think about meaning of life. |
