Ancient China Concepts and Terms

natural barrier

• Physical obstacles created by nature

• Artificial structures built for protection

• Human-made obstacles in urban areas

• Temporary barriers used in construction

The Analects

• A collection of poems from the Tang dynasty

• A historical account of the Han dynasty

• Collection of moral and social teachings of Confucius

• A philosophical treatise on Daoism

Laozi

• Also known as Lao Tsu, founder of Daoism, who recommended retreat from society into nature.

• A famous Chinese philosopher known for his teachings on Confucianism.

• An ancient Chinese emperor who unified the warring states.

• A legendary warrior known for his martial arts skills.

Terra Cotta Army

• An army of 700,000 clay soldiers to protect Shi Huangdi in the afterlife

• A group of ancient warriors from Greece

• A collection of sculptures representing Roman soldiers

• A military unit from the Ming Dynasty

Qin Dynasty

• The first centralized dynasty of China that used Legalism

• A dynasty known for its emphasis on Confucianism

• The last dynasty of ancient China

• A dynasty that ruled during the Han period

filial piety

• A love and respect for one's parents and ancestors

• A form of government where the ruler is a deity

• A philosophical belief in the importance of wealth

• A social movement advocating for environmental protection

Himalaya Mountains

• A mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and China

• A series of volcanic mountains in the Pacific Ocean

• A flat plateau located in Central Asia

• A mountain range known for its extensive desert regions

Daoism / Taoism

• A philosophy based on the ideas of Laozi, who taught that people should be guided by a universal force called the Dao / Tao (Way). Focus on balance and harmony with nature.

• A religion that emphasizes the worship of multiple deities and rituals to achieve spiritual enlightenment.

• A political ideology that advocates for strict governance and control over the populace.

• A scientific approach to understanding the universe through empirical evidence and experimentation.

Chinese achievements

• Silk

• Electricity

• Television

• Internet

Yangtze River

• Longest major river in China

• Second longest river in the world

• Major river in India

• Longest river in Africa