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Tell me two changes from the Zhou Dynasty
1. They divided their kingdom into smaller sections for easier control; 2. Better water supply; 3. Tamed Horses; 4. Mandate of Heaven
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
the belief that the Chinese king's right to rule from the gods
Who are bureaucrats?
non-elected government officials. (Principals, police officers, secretaries, etc.)
What is the difference between pictographs and ideographs?
a pictograph is a symbol in a writing system while an ideograph is a symbol in writing system that represents a thing or idea.
What was the chief duty of the Zhou Kings?
to carry out religious ceremonies to please the gods
What geographic features isolated Ancient China from other civilizations?
mountains, deserts, rough seas
How did Chinese thinkers influence society and government?
They all three aimed to create a well-run and peaceful society
Daoism
importance of treating nature with respect
Confucianism
Puts the needs of family and community first
Legalism
harsh punishments and strict laws
Why were merchants not respected in Ancient China?
People thought merchants were only interested in making money for themselves and not improving society
What is a censors job?
to make watches for incorrect behaviors
Name two inventions from Ancient China
Waterwheels, iron drills, wheelbarrow, paper, rudders on ships
a way to renew the body by increasing the flow of energy
Acupuncture
How far did the Silk Road go?
From Western China to the Mediterranean
Aside from goods (products), what else was traded along the Silk Road?
Ideas
