GMSE China's Dynasties

Starting with the Zhou, it was believed that the kings' right to rule came from the gods. What was this called?

• Rule of Law

• Mandate of Heaven

• Divine Intervention

• Dynastic Cycle

How did Legalism impact the way Qin Shi Huangdi ran his empire?

• he enforced strict laws and made Confucianism illegal

• he trusted the citizens to do the right thing

• he continued the Warring States Period

• He enforced Christianity

Positive change Qin Shi Huangdi made:

• unified China

• created different types of currency

• forced citizens to learn several languages

• enforced Confucianism

Positive change Qin Shi Huangdi made:

• enforced Buddhism

• standardized currency, language, and systems of weights & measures

• created Free Hug Friday

• invented the crossbow

Positive change Qin Shi Huangdi made:

• sent missionaries to spread Buddhism
• built roads, irrigation systems, and canals
• was the first to produce bronze
• created a new calendar

Identify the artifact

• buttons
• cylinder seals
• currency
• jewelry

Identify these artifacts:

• Mannequin Army
• Legalist Army
• Qin's Army
• Terra Cotta Army

The rulers of ancient China believed that they were destined to rule by the ___________.

• Masters of the Universe

• Eightfold Path

• Mandate of Heaven

• Mandate of the Dynasty

Line of rulers from the same family

• Legalism

• Kite String

• Filial Piety

• Dynasty

What philosophy did Emperor Q’in use?

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

• Confucianism