Belief that people must be controlled by a strong leader and law system

Right to rule China that leaders claimed to receive from the gods

China’s earliest written records that often told predictions for the future

Set of beliefs about how to live

Tool that measures and detects earthquakes

Material made from a type of insect that was used to produce clothing and became China’s main trading export

Group of trade routes that connected China to other parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe

Alternate names for the Chang Jiang River and the Huang He River in China.

The Chang Jiang River is also known as the Yangtze River, and the Huang He River is also known as the Yellow River.

Travel and communication were difficult between the regions of China, leading to isolation from other civilizations.

The geography of China, including natural barriers, made it challenging for regions to interact and connect, influencing the development of its civilization.

Dragons were not feared in China as aggressive creatures bringing life-threatening fires in legends.

In Chinese culture, dragons were often revered and symbolized power, strength, and good fortune rather than fear.

Shangdi was a supreme god in early Chinese history.

Shangdi was believed to control success or failure in war, the harvest, the weather, and the overall well-being of China.

Oracle bones were used for guidance in making political and personal decisions in ancient China.

Oracle bones were the remains of animals that had been sacrificed to the gods and were used by rulers to seek advice or predict the future.

Thinkers in China proposed ideas to improve attitudes and government effectiveness during times of civil war.

The Chinese states were fighting several civil wars, prompting thinkers to create philosophies aimed at equalizing opportunities and improving society.

Confucius believed in building strong family relationships and observing filial piety for an ethical and orderly society.

Confucius emphasized the importance of family values and respect for elders as the foundation for societal harmony.

According to Laozi and followers of Daoism, the type of person most likely to find happiness is one who is flexible and willing to go with the flow.

Daoism emphasizes flexibility and adapting to the natural flow of life as a path to happiness.

Buddhism was introduced to China from India through trade routes during ancient history.

Buddhism spread to China via trade routes, influencing Chinese culture and religion.

Qin Shi Huangdi ordered the construction of the Great Wall of China to defend against invasion from the Xiongnu.

The Great Wall was built as a defensive structure to protect China from northern invaders.

The Great Wall of China is made up of several smaller walls that were built, repaired, and torn down over the centuries.

The Great Wall is a combination of walls constructed over different periods in history.

The Xia Dynasty's existence is questioned due to a lack of written records and little archeological evidence.

Historians debate the existence of the Xia Dynasty due to insufficient evidence.

The Shang Dynasty most commonly used bones to record their questions and answers from communications with their ancestors.

Oracle bones were used by the Shang Dynasty for divination and communication with ancestors.

The Zhou Dynasty explained the transfer of the Mandate of Heaven as occurring when a dynasty became corrupt with power and mistreated the people for personal gain.

A dynasty would lose the Mandate of Heaven after it became corrupt with power and mistreated the people in favor of its own personal gain.

Feudalism did not involve emperors renting their land to farmers in exchange for money, animal sacrifices, and community service.

Feudalism involved a hierarchical system where land was exchanged for loyalty and service, not renting land for money or sacrifices.

The Warring States Period was caused by the feudal system ending after several lords declared their independence and formed states that battled for territory.

The feudal system ended after several lords declared their independence and formed states that battled for territory, leading to the Warring States Period.

The name "Qin Shi Huangdi," used by Ying Zheng after the Warring States Period, translates to "first emperor of Qin."

"Qin Shi Huangdi" translates to "first emperor of Qin."

Qin Shi Huangdi is considered an important figure in world history because he made standardized currency, laws, roads, and writing to promote unity.

Qin Shi Huangdi standardized currency, laws, roads, and writing to promote unity, making him a significant figure in world history.

Legalists such as Shang Yang, Han Feizi, and Qin Shi Huangdi believed that people were selfish and would do wrong if it helped themselves, justifying harsh punishments.

Legalists believed that people were selfish and would do wrong if it helped themselves, which justified their belief in harsh punishments.

Qin Dynasty had a significantly shorter reign than other dynasties in ancient China because Qin Shi Huangdi burned books, limited freedom of speech, and inflicted cruel punishments on his people.

Qin Shi Huangdi burned books, limited freedom of speech, and inflicted cruel punishments on his people.

Liu Bang, who started the Han Dynasty, was different from the founders of other dynasties in ancient China because he was an ordinary person who did not grow up in a royal family.

Liu Bang was an ordinary person who did not grow up in a royal family.

The closure of the Silk Road led several European countries to find alternate trade routes to Asia by sea.

The closure of the Silk Road was a major turning point in world history because it encouraged exploration for new trade routes.

According to Confucianism, the parent and child relationship was the most important for maintaining social harmony in China.

Confucianism emphasized the importance of family relationships, especially between parent and child, for social harmony.

The chronological order of the Chinese dynasties is Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han.

The correct order of the Chinese dynasties is Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han.

The yin and yang symbol represents harmony and balance between opposite forces.

The yin and yang symbol signifies the balance and harmony between opposing forces in the universe.

The height of the Great Wall prevented soldiers on horseback from crossing it.

One advantage of the Great Wall was its height, which served as a defense against mounted invaders.

A disadvantage of the Great Wall was that many people were forced to build it and died working in dangerous conditions.

The construction of the Great Wall involved forced labor, leading to many deaths due to harsh working conditions.

Wu of Han is considered an important figure in world history because he opened the Silk Road and started the civil service exams.

Wu of Han's contributions include opening the Silk Road for trade and initiating civil service exams, which were significant for governance and cultural exchange.

China traded ceramics, gunpowder, and paper to other civilizations along the Silk Road.

These items were among the key goods exchanged by China, showcasing its advanced craftsmanship and technological innovations.

Chinese calligraphy is a traditional art form that uses brush strokes to create characters.

The Terracotta Army was built to surround the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi to protect the emperor in the afterlife.

The Terracotta Army served as a symbolic guard for Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi's tomb, reflecting beliefs in the afterlife during the Qin Dynasty.

A person’s animal symbol in the Chinese zodiac represents their qualities, personality traits, and behaviors.

The Chinese zodiac assigns an animal to each person, symbolizing their character and traits based on the year of their birth.

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Acupuncture

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Method of inserting needles into the skin to stop pain and cure disease

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Confucianism

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Belief system promoting decency and respect

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Belief system promoting harmony with nature

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Group of rulers from the same family

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Social system in which lords governed land farmed by peasants

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Respect for one’s parents and elders

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Gemstone often used to make jewelry and art

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