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What does the concept of the Mandate of Heaven imply about the legitimacy of a ruler in ancient China?
What does the concept of the Mandate of Heaven imply about the legitimacy of a ruler in ancient China?
The leader's right to rule was granted by the gods and could be lost through poor leadership.
How does the philosophy of Legalism propose to maintain social order?
How does the philosophy of Legalism propose to maintain social order?
Through a strong leader and a strict legal system.
Describe the core idea behind the concept of 'Yin and Yang' in Daoism?
Describe the core idea behind the concept of 'Yin and Yang' in Daoism?
It represents two opposing forces in the universe that need balance for harmony.
What role did family relationships and ancestry play in Confucianism?
What role did family relationships and ancestry play in Confucianism?
In ancient China, what was the role of 'artisans' in society?
In ancient China, what was the role of 'artisans' in society?
How does Daoism encourage people to live for greater peace?
How does Daoism encourage people to live for greater peace?
What is the purpose of the 'bureaucracy' in an ancient Chinese government?
What is the purpose of the 'bureaucracy' in an ancient Chinese government?
What is enlightenment, in the context of Buddhism?
What is enlightenment, in the context of Buddhism?
What is the main concept of reincarnation presented in the provided text?
What is the main concept of reincarnation presented in the provided text?
Define the term 'logograph' as it is used in Ancient China.
Define the term 'logograph' as it is used in Ancient China.
Describe the role of a 'warlord' in ancient China, according to the text.
Describe the role of a 'warlord' in ancient China, according to the text.
What is the main purpose of the 'civil service' system as described in the material?
What is the main purpose of the 'civil service' system as described in the material?
What was the significance of 'bronze' in early Chinese societies?
What was the significance of 'bronze' in early Chinese societies?
Explain what 'filial piety' refers to in the context of ancient China.
Explain what 'filial piety' refers to in the context of ancient China.
What is 'loess' and how did it contribute to the Yellow River Valley's fertility?
What is 'loess' and how did it contribute to the Yellow River Valley's fertility?
Describe the characteristics of 'porcelain' and where it was invented.
Describe the characteristics of 'porcelain' and where it was invented.
Flashcards
What is the civil service?
What is the civil service?
A system of government employees, selected based on their skills and knowledge.
What is a dynasty?
What is a dynasty?
A powerful family or series of rulers that maintains power for many generations.
What is filial piety?
What is filial piety?
Respect shown by children and younger people towards their parents and elders.
What is porcelain?
What is porcelain?
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What are public works?
What are public works?
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What is loess?
What is loess?
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What are warlords?
What are warlords?
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What is a logograph?
What is a logograph?
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Artisans
Artisans
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Mandate of Heaven
Mandate of Heaven
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Confucianism
Confucianism
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Philosophy
Philosophy
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Daoism
Daoism
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Yin and Yang
Yin and Yang
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Legalism
Legalism
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Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy
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Study Notes
Ancient China Core Vocabulary
- Artisans: Skilled workers who create goods by hand.
- Mandate of Heaven: The belief that Chinese rulers' right to rule comes from the gods and can be lost if they govern poorly, allowing others to seize power.
- Confucius/Confucianism: Honored philosopher, emphasizing a stable society based on five relationships (respect for elders, ancestors), and leaders setting positive examples. Valued education and tradition.
- Philosophy: A set of beliefs about the world and how to live.
- Daoism: Philosophy emphasizing simple living, following the natural flow ("Dao"), and minimal action to find harmony with nature.
- Yin and Yang: Two opposing forces in the universe (passive/active, dark/light). Balance is essential for harmony.
- Legalism: Philosophy advocating strong leadership and a strict legal system to maintain social order.
- Bureaucracy: A system of government with many departments and officials, each with specific responsibilities.
- Feudalism: A political system where nobles are granted land in exchange for loyalty, military service, and protection of the people who live on the land.
- Buddhism: A religion promoting enlightenment and escape from the cycle of rebirth through understanding worldly desires. Achieving nirvana, a state of perfect peace.
Additional Vocabulary
- Logograph: A written character representing a complete word or phrase (not a sound).
- Warlord: A military ruler of a small state seeking power for themselves, despite claiming loyalty to a larger ruler.
- Civil Service: The system of government employees selected for their skills and knowledge.
- Bronze: A mixture of copper and tin used in ancient art.
- Calligraphy: The art of beautiful handwriting using brushes and ink.
- Dynasty: A powerful family of rulers who maintain power for many generations.
- Filial Piety: Respect and obedience shown by children and younger people towards parents and elders.
- Loess: Yellowish silt deposited by wind and water in Northern China, producing fertile soil.
- Porcelain: A beautiful, thin type of pottery created in China, baked at high temperatures.
- Public Works: Large-scale projects built by the government to benefit citizens.
- Uniformity: Remaining the same in all cases and times, unchanging form.
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