study of basic truths and ideas about the universe

the explanation of the dynastic cycle. When a ruler was bad or foolish, the people believed the approval of the gods would be taken away and replaced by a new ruler

the belief system based on the teachings of Confucius and the books of Analects

animal bones or turtle shells on which Shang royal priests scratched questions to the gods

the ancient system of writing developed by the Shang people

a belief system of China whereby rulers should use the legal system to force people to obey laws

a shortlived Dynasty following the Zhou and led by Shi Huangdi

the teachings of Laozi, who taught that a universal force guides all things

a long lasting dynasty following the Qin and started by military general Liu Bang

A strong, legalist emperor in China who unified and expanded China under the Qin dynasty

a way of government whereby officials are chosen by the ruler and assigned to offices or bureaus

overland trade routes from China through central Asia to Mesopotamia and Europe

the spread of ideas and customs

Name the Mountain Range highlighted green

Name the Desert highligted yellow

The river highlighted on the map is actually called The Yellow River (Huang He).

What is the order of these dynasties?

What is true of Shi Huangdi and the Qin dynasty? (tick all that apply)

Which of these were invented in Ancient China?

(tick all that apply)

Which of these beliefs started in Ancient China

(tick all that apply)