MU5: Ancient China

Ancient China can be broken down into major regions. _________ and __________ China

• Inner and Outer

• Urban and Rural
• Central and Coastal
• Eastern and Western

One main feature of outer China is a mountain chain called the __________

• Appalachian Mountains
• Rocky Mountains
• Andes
• Himalayas

The differences in inner and outer China caused civilization to develop differently. How did the people of inner China develop?

• Through nomadic lifestyle, decentralized government, and Buddhist values.
• Through industrial practices, democratic government, and Taoist values.
• Through agricultural practices, centralized government, and Confucian values, and the development of settlements.

• Through hunter-gatherer lifestyle, tribal government, and Legalist values.

What is a Dynasty?

• A type of dance
• A type of flower
• A type of dessert
• A sequence of rulers from the same family

What was the first known Dynasty in Ancient China?

• Shang Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty
• Qin Dynasty
• Han Dynasty

The Shang had a notable social hierarchy. Label the Pyramid in order of highest social class at the top to lowest social class at the bottom.

a

b

c

d

e

Nobles

Artisans

Farmers

Traders

Slaves

What is the "Mandate of Heaven"?

• A Chinese political and religious doctrine used to justify the rule of the Emperor of China.
• A famous Chinese battle strategy
• A form of traditional Chinese dance
• A type of dessert popular in ancient China

After replacing the Shang, the Zhou institute a form of government called Feudalism. What is Feudalism?

• A form of government where power is centralized and land is owned by the common people
• A system of government based on landowners and tenants.

• A form of government where power is decentralized and land is owned by the church

• A form of government where power is decentralized and land is owned by the merchants

What three Philosophies developed out of the Warring States Period?

• Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism
• Socialism, Capitalism, and Communism
• Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism
• Anarchism, Fascism, and Monarchism

What is the main idea of Legalism?

• Advocating for a democratic form of government
• Promoting freedom and individual rights
• Encouraging peaceful coexistence and harmony
• Emphasizing strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order and control