Year 7 Revision - Ancient China

The ruler of Ancient China is called a...

• King

• Queen

• Emporer

• Philosopher

What is a dynasty?

• A family line of rulers from the same household, ruling over a long period of time

• A sacred text used by emperors and scholars to guide their decisions

• A type of weapon used by the Ancient Chinese army

• A festival celebrated each year to honour the ancestors

The Mandate of Heaven refers to...

• The right of the gods to live forever in the afterlife

• The belief that emperors were chosen by the gods to rule, but could lose power if they governed badly

• A strict code of laws that all citizens had to obey

• A secret collection of writings passed down through dynasties

The three main beleif systems in Ancient China were...

• Christianity, Judaism, and Islam

• Buddhism, Hinduism, and Shinto

• Democracy, Monarchy, and Oligarchy

• Confucianism, Daoism (Taoism), and Buddhism

What does the term "Warring States" mean?

• A time when different regions of China were constantly fighting for power before the Qin dynasty united them

• A festival where warriors from each state competed in battles for entertainment

• A collection of stories about famous Chinese generals

• A military training system where young men were sent to different states to learn how to fight

What was the purpose of foot binding in Ancient China?

• To make women better runners in battle

• To create small, “lotus feet,” which were seen as a sign of beauty and social status

• To prevent women from leaving their homes

• To protect feet from disease and injury

Looking at the image provided, consider why The Shang were the least valued members of society.

• Because they refused to fight in wars and defend the empire

• Because they were foreigners who did not follow Chinese traditions

• Because they were mostly uneducated and could not contribute to government decisions

• Because their work focused on profit and money-making rather than producing food or goods for the greater community

Buddhism focuses on...

• Gaining wealth and power to improve one’s position in society

• Following the teachings of Confucius to respect family and authority

• Achieving enlightenment and ending suffering through the Eightfold Path

• Worshipping many gods to bring good fortune and protection

Taosim focuses on...

• Living in harmony with the Tao (the natural way of the universe) and finding balance in life

• Strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order in society

• Respecting family and authority above all else

• Seeking wealth and status as the purpose of life

Confucianism focuses on...

• Worshipping gods and spirits through rituals and sacrifices

• Living in harmony with nature and following the Tao

• Respect, order, and proper behaviour in relationships such as family and government

• Seeking wealth and personal gain above all else