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30 Cards in this Set
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What is a Dynastic Cycle?
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A TIME WHERE A DYNASTY COMES TO POWER DURING A CRISIS, PROMISING TO RESTORE PEACE - THEY DO BUT THEN AS OTHERS MOVE INTO REIGN, THE MISSION BECOMES INVISIBLE
RISE & FALL OF DYNASTIES |
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In which dynasty is the Emperor looked at like a Pharaoh would be in the Egyptian civilization - worshipped?
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SHANG DYNASTY
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The Shang Dynasty finds importance in _____ rituals to ensure crops' survival.
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FERTILITY
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The Shang Dynasty brings about ______, a time when a king relies on vassals.
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FEUDALISM
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What was the importance of the Shang Dynasty's technology?
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CASTING OF BRONZE
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The Shang Dynasty worshipped _____ and _____.
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ANCESTORS AND EMPERORS
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This is what priests used to understand/forecast the future. Drill holes in animal shells, put a rod to force a crack/explode. They then interpret the cracks & recurring patterns which later become symbols/building blocks of written Chinese languages.
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ORACLE BONE
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Who takes over the Shang Dynasty?
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ZHOU DYNASTY
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Who originated the idea of the Mandate of Heaven?
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ZHOU DYNASTY
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A type of government in which the govt. pays people (shi) a salary to do work for you.
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BUREAUCRACY
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What is the cause of the Warring States Period during the ZHOU Dynasty?
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CIVIL WAR PERIOD WHICH THE VASSALS AND NOBLES BECOME WARLORDS AND TRY TO BREAK AWAY FROM EMPEROR AS IF THEY ARE MONARCHS - BATTLE AGAINST OTHERS FOR LAND
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What are the results of the Warring States Period?
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PHILOSOPHIES:
CONFUCIANISM (strong govt approach) DAOISM (naturistic approach) LEGALISM (rule of Law & Order) |
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How do we know about Confucius?
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FOLLOWER, MENCIUS
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What is the name of the book which holds the writings og Confucius?
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ANALECTS
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What are the two main ideas of Confucianism?
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1. PEOPLE ARE BY NATURE SOCIAL
[idea of Jen (social nature of our soul) and YI (acting towards others as you would have them act towards you)] 2. HEIRARCHAL RELATIONSHIPS (society should have superior/inferior relationships) |
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Who founded Daoism?
ZHOU Dynasty |
LAO-TZE
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What is the central theme of Daosim?
ZHOU Dynasty |
INDIVIDUAL LIVING; HARMONY TOWARDS ONESELF AND NATURE
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What is: minimal govt, allowing the govt to run on its own?
ZHOU Dynasty |
LAISSEZ-FAIRE
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What is the central theme of Legalism?
ZHOU Dynasty |
RULE OF LAW AND ORDER
PUNISHMENT FOR VIOLENCE AND CHAOS |
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What is the new form of Buddhism, the more practical form?
ZHOU Dynasty |
MAHAYANA
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What were the two differences between the new vs. old forms of Buddhism?
ZHOU Dynasty |
MAHAYANA:
1. WORSHIPPED BUDDHA THEMSELVES (makes it less philosophical, something spiritual to focus on) 2. BODDHISATVA (idea that there were some who almost reach Nirvana but stay behind to help others) |
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Which dynasty replaces the Zhou Dynasty?
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CH'IN DYNASTY
very short-lived empire |
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Who is ultimately referred to as China's first emperor because of his huge impact on China - consolidating power?
CH'IN Dynasty |
SHI HUANG TI OF QIN
puts end to wars, brings unity |
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Who is the Prime Minister that ruled with an "iron fist" and is a follower of Legalism?
CH'IN Dynasty |
LI SSU
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What are the 4 importances to the Ch'in Dynasty?
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1. REORGANIZE CHINA (commanderies: equal administrative units)
2. INSTITUTE A SINGLE SYSTEM OF MONEY TO UNIFY ECONOMY 3. INSTITUTED A SPECIAL LENGTH FOR AXELS ON WAGONS 4. IMPLEMENT ONE SYSTEM OF WRITING FOR CHINA 5. CONSTRUCT GREAT WALL OF CHINA |
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Who was the first emperor of the Han Dynasty that brought power through social mobility (started as a peasant) and shifts to a bureaucratic society?
HAN Dynasty |
LIU PANG
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What is the name of the social group that embraced Confucius, and raised children to be a part of a scholarly and well-educated society?
HAN Dynasty |
SCHOLAR GENTRY
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What is the Civil Service Extermination?
HAN Dynasty |
TO GET A JOB IN THE GOVT, A KID MUST BE TRAINED IN CONFUCIANISM
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Who expanded China through empire-building within the HAN Dynasty?
Hint: Successor of Liu Pang |
WU TI
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The _____ _____ is an indirect trade highway headed towards the west during the HAN Dynasty.
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SILK ROAD
China's #1 import is silk sold to the middleman then ultimately makes it to the west |
