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Which river served as the cradle for the first Chinese civilization?
Which river served as the cradle for the first Chinese civilization?
- Yangtze River
- Pearl River
- Huang Ho River (Yellow River) (correct)
- Mekong River
Which of the following statements accurately describes China during the Warring States period?
Which of the following statements accurately describes China during the Warring States period?
- The Chou government became increasingly corrupt and ineffective. (correct)
- Large infantries decreased in importance in Chinese warfare.
- Opportunities for advancement in the military decreased significantly.
- China entered a Dark Age marked by a decline in education and philosophical thought.
Which achievement is NOT associated with the Chou Dynasty?
Which achievement is NOT associated with the Chou Dynasty?
- Codifying the Chinese language (correct)
- Overthrowing the Shang Dynasty
- Creating a feudal system in China
- Ruling longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history
What aspect of Chinese culture does the legend of Panku explain?
What aspect of Chinese culture does the legend of Panku explain?
How was China administratively organized during the Qin/Chin Dynasty?
How was China administratively organized during the Qin/Chin Dynasty?
What characterized China after the Qin/Chin Dynasty, before the rise of the Sui Dynasty?
What characterized China after the Qin/Chin Dynasty, before the rise of the Sui Dynasty?
What was the prevailing religious or philosophical shift that occurred in China?
What was the prevailing religious or philosophical shift that occurred in China?
Which dynasty is associated with the development of the Mandate of Heaven?
Which dynasty is associated with the development of the Mandate of Heaven?
Which title was bestowed upon the ruler of the Qin/Chin Dynasty?
Which title was bestowed upon the ruler of the Qin/Chin Dynasty?
Which concepts were central to the teachings of Confucius?
Which concepts were central to the teachings of Confucius?
Who is the author of 'The Art of War'?
Who is the author of 'The Art of War'?
What is the name of the work in which Confucius' students collected his teachings?
What is the name of the work in which Confucius' students collected his teachings?
What was the primary purpose of the Terracotta Army?
What was the primary purpose of the Terracotta Army?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Great Wall of China?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Great Wall of China?
Who is considered the founder of Taoism?
Who is considered the founder of Taoism?
Which empire flourished concurrently with the Han Dynasty in China?
Which empire flourished concurrently with the Han Dynasty in China?
Which dynasty is recognized as the first documented dynasty in China?
Which dynasty is recognized as the first documented dynasty in China?
Which dynasty succeeded the Qin/Chin Dynasty and how long did it rule?
Which dynasty succeeded the Qin/Chin Dynasty and how long did it rule?
With which period in Roman history does the classical age of the Han Dynasty correspond?
With which period in Roman history does the classical age of the Han Dynasty correspond?
What is another name for the Book of Changes and what is its primary function?
What is another name for the Book of Changes and what is its primary function?
Which statement best describes the Civil Service Exam developed during the Han period?
Which statement best describes the Civil Service Exam developed during the Han period?
During which dynasty did the concept of the Mandate of Heaven develop, and what does it legitimize?
During which dynasty did the concept of the Mandate of Heaven develop, and what does it legitimize?
How did the increasing corruption and ineffectiveness of the Chou government impact military dynamics during the Warring States period?
How did the increasing corruption and ineffectiveness of the Chou government impact military dynamics during the Warring States period?
Which statement accurately connects the Qin Dynasty to the concept of language in China?
Which statement accurately connects the Qin Dynasty to the concept of language in China?
In what way did the Han Dynasty's civil service exam influence Chinese society and governance?
In what way did the Han Dynasty's civil service exam influence Chinese society and governance?
Flashcards
Huang Ho River
Huang Ho River
First civilization in China that developed along this river.
Legend of Panku
Legend of Panku
Explains the origins and creation of China through a mythological figure.
Qin/Chin Era
Qin/Chin Era
Era when China was divided into 36 commanderies.
Mandate of Heaven
Mandate of Heaven
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First Emperor
First Emperor
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Teachings of Confucius
Teachings of Confucius
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Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
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Analects
Analects
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Terracotta Warriors
Terracotta Warriors
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The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China
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Lao-tzu
Lao-tzu
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Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty
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Shang Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
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Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty
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Book of Changes (I Ching)
Book of Changes (I Ching)
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Civil Service Exam
Civil Service Exam
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Study Notes
- The first Chinese civilization emerged along the Huang Ho River, also known as the Yellow River.
- The Warring States period saw increased military opportunities and the rise of large infantries.
- China avoided a Dark Age despite the Chou government's corruption.
- The Chou Dynasty was China's longest-ruling dynasty.
- The Chou Dynasty established a feudal system and overthrew the Shang Dynasty.
- The Chin/Qin Dynasty codified the Chinese language.
- The legend of Panku explains the creation of China.
- The Qin/Chin era divided China into 36 commanderies.
- The Sui Dynasty did not usher in peace or population growth after a period of division and invasion.
- Confucianism remained prominent in China, Buddhism did not replace it.
- The Mandate of Heaven emerged during the Chou Dynasty, legitimizing the rule of conquering groups.
- The Duke of Choi developed the Mandate of Heaven.
- Chin or Qin was known as the "First Emperor."
- Central to Confucius' teachings were the five key relationships and filial piety.
- Sun Tzu authored "The Art of War."
- Confucius' teachings were compiled into the "Analects" by his students.
- The Terracotta Warriors were created to protect the emperor in the afterlife and are a major archaeological find.
- The Great Wall of China, an ancient engineering marvel, is visible from space.
- Lao-tzu is considered the founder of Taoism.
- The Han Dynasty coincided with the Roman Empire.
- The Shang Dynasty is the first documented dynasty in China.
- Following the Qin/Chin Dynasty, the Han Dynasty ruled for 400 years.
- The Han Dynasty is the classical age of Chinese history, mirroring the Roman Empire's peak.
- The Book of Changes, or I Ching, is a foundational Chinese text on divination.
- The Civil Service Exam, developed during the Han period, lasted until the 20th century.
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