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28 Cards in this Set
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Identify Sima Quain.
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Chinese scholar, astronomer, and historian; wrote the most important history of China.
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Identify Yangzi River.
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The longest river in China and Asia; the third longest river in the world.
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Name two achievements of the Qin Dynasty.
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Shi Huangdi made a common currency and made the Great Wall.
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Define philosophy.
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A system of beliefs and values.
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Define silk.
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A valuable cloth that was originated in China; made by silk worms.
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How did the Huang He affect ancient Chinese civilization?
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It gave them fertile soil and a way to trade with other places.
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Is the Yangzi River north or south of the Great Wall of China?
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South.
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Define loess.
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Yellow-brown soil.
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Identify Silk Road.
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Ancient trade route between China and Europe.
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What are some of the basic ideas of Confucianism?
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The rulers must set a good example, people must respect each other above and below them in the class system, and they must follow the Golden Rule.
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Is the Gobi Desert north or South of the Yellow Sea?
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North.
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Identify North China Plain.
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A large plain in East Asia built up by soil from the Huang He.
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Why did the influence of Confucius grow during the Han Dynasty?
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Lui Bang realized that he needed educated people in his dynasty so he brought back the ideas of Confucianism.
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Define extended family.
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Closely related people.
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Describe why Confucius died a disappointed man.
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He thought that his teachings didn't effect China at all.
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identify Huang He.
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The second longest river in China.
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How did Confucius's teachings effect the Chinese civilization?
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His teachings brought peace among the city-states and everybody started to respect each other.
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Identify Confucious.
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Chinese philosopher and scholar whose teachings are known as Confucianism; teachings greatly influenced the Chinese life.
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Name four achievements of the Han Dynasty. (Two for Lui and two for Wudi)
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Lui Bang created a stable government and helped overthrow the Qin Dynasty. Wudi improved the Great Wall and strengthened the army.
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Define currency.
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A type of money.
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Explain the importance of extended family in early Chinese life.
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The authority was found by age and gender. The oldest man was the top authority and the youngest girl was the lowest authority.
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Define civil servant.
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The group of people whose job is to do the work of the government.
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Was it a challenging journey along the Silk Road?
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Yes.
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Define warlord.
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A leader of an armed local band.
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Identify Shi Huangdi.
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The first ruler of China and the emperor of the Qin Dynasty.
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Identify Lui Bang.
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Founder of the Han Dynasty and was born a peasant.
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Identify Wudi.
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Chinese emperor from 140 B.C. to 86 B.C.
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Define dike.
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A protective wall that holds back waters.
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