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Which dynasty is characterized by the beginning of Chinese civilization, including the development of a writing system and the use of horse-drawn chariots?
Which dynasty is characterized by the beginning of Chinese civilization, including the development of a writing system and the use of horse-drawn chariots?
The Zhou Dynasty was known for its democratic political system.
The Zhou Dynasty was known for its democratic political system.
False
What philosophy was established as orthodoxy during the Han Dynasty?
What philosophy was established as orthodoxy during the Han Dynasty?
Confucianism
The _____ Dynasty is known for creating a centralized administration and standardizing weights and measures.
The _____ Dynasty is known for creating a centralized administration and standardizing weights and measures.
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Match each dynasty with its key characteristic:
Match each dynasty with its key characteristic:
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Study Notes
Xia Dynasty
- Unknown if it was a real dynasty or a myth
Shang Dynasty
- One of the Three Dynasties (Xia, Shang, Zhou)
- Marked the beginning of Chinese civilization
- Developed a writing system
- Practiced divination
- Built walled cities
- Used bronze technology
- Employed horse-drawn chariots
Zhou Dynasty
- Hierarchical political and social system
- Zhou royal house at the apex of power
- Power bestowed upon aristocratic families
- Social system resembling European feudalism
- Cohesion maintained by ancestral cults
- System eventually fragmented into competing states
- Period known as Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period
- Confucius lived during this time
Qin Dynasty
- Created a unified state
- Centralized administration
- Standardized writing script
- Standardized weights and measures
- Known for harsh rule suppressing dissent
Han Dynasty
- Confucianism established as the official orthodoxy
- Created an open civil service system
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This quiz covers the significant Chinese dynasties including the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han. Each dynasty's contributions and characteristics will be examined, highlighting their impact on Chinese civilization. Test your knowledge of the early foundations of Chinese society and governance.
