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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?
- Han Dynasty
- Xia Dynasty
- Shang Dynasty (correct)
- Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty was known for its democratic political system.
The Zhou Dynasty was known for its democratic political system.
False (B)
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.
Match each dynasty with its key characteristic:
Match each dynasty with its key characteristic:
Flashcards
Shang Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
One of the Three Dynasties (Xia, Shang, and Zhou) considered to mark the start of Chinese civilization. Known for its writing system, divination practices, walled cities, bronze technology, and horse-drawn chariots.
Zhou Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
A hierarchical system with the royal family at the top, granting power to aristocrats as lords of their domains. Though often compared to European feudalism, ancestral cults were key to its cohesion. This system eventually led to the Spring and Autumn period and then the Warring States period, a time of chaos and conflict.
Qin Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Unified China by implementing a centralized administration and standardizing the writing script, weights, and measures. This dynasty is known for its strict rule, including the suppression of opposing ideas.
Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty
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The Three Kingdoms
The Three Kingdoms
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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.
