The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: Crash Course World History – Flashcards
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First modern state- centralized government, and a corps of bureaucrats who would execute the wishes of that government.
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China
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150 BCE to 1911 CE
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How long did the modern state of China last (time period)
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Dynasties
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Chinese history is divided into
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Ruled by a king or an emperor who comes from a continuous ruling family
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Dynasty
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Founded her own dynasty. Ruled first as regent in 683 CE, became empress in 690 CE, deposed in 705 CE
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Empress Wu
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Shang Dynasy
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First Chinese Dynasty
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Zhou Dynasty
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Shang Dynasty was overthrown by which dynasty
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The political chaos which came from the overthrow of the shang dynasty
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The Warring States Period
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When the Qin emperor was able to extend his power over most of the warring states
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How did the Warring States period end
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Han Dynasty
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The Qin dynasty was replace by the
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Set the pattern for most of China's history
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Contributions of Han dynasty
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206 BCE to 220 CE Almost 400 years
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How many years did the Han dynasty last
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Fell into political chaos again
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What happened to China during the Han period
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The Three Kingdoms Period
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220-280 CE
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- The Three Kingdoms were made up of three kingdoms Wei, Shu and Wu as a single dynasty - Originated in 220 AD when Wei replaced the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 AD-220 AD) and ended in 280 AD when the Wu was defeated by the Court of Jin.
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The Three Kingdoms Period
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Sui Dynasty
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581-618 CE
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- (581-618 CE) - Short-lived imperial dynasty of China of pivotal significance - Unified the Northern and Southern dynasties - Reinstalled the rule of ethnic Han Chinese in the entire China proper - Along with sinicization of former nomadic ethnic minorities within its territory.
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Sui Dynasty
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- (618-907 CE) - Imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui dynasty - It was founded by the Lǐ family, who seized power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire - The dynasty was briefly interrupted when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Second Zhou dynasty (690-705) and becoming the only Chinese empress regnant.
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Tang Dynasty
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- (960-1271 CE) - Had the first government in world history to issue banknotes or true paper money nationally - The first Chinese government to establish a permanent standing navy - This dynasty also saw the first known use of gunpowder - As well as the first understanding of true north using a compass.
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Song Dynasty
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- (1271-1368 CE) - Yuan Dynasty was the empire or ruling dynasty of China established by Kublai Khan, leader of the Mongolian Borjigin clan - Although the Mongols had ruled territories including today's North China for decades - It was not until 1271 that Kublai Khan officially proclaimed the dynasty in the traditional Chinese style.
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Yuan Dynasty
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(1351-1368) Uprising influenced by the White Lotus Society members that targeted the ruling Yuan dynasty of China, eventually leading to its overthrowing.
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Red Turban Rebellion
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(1368-1644) A major dynasty that ruled China from the mid-fourteenth to the mid-seventeenth century. It was marked by a great expansion of Chinese commerce into East Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
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Ming Dynasty
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(1644-1911) The Chinese dynasty (from 246 BC to 206 BC) that established the first centralized imperial government and built much of the Great Wall
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Qin Dynasty
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- Concept dates from Zhou Dynasty - Divine intervention based on whether the ruler behaves in a proper, upright manner - Reinforces a vision of moral behavior that is a cornerstone of Confucianism
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Mandate of Heaven
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- Minor official who lived during the Warring states period - Developed a philosophical and political system he hoped would lead to a more stable state and society
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Confucius
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the teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China
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Confucianism
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Virtue of respect for one's parents and ancestors
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Filial Piety
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(Starting from most important to least) 1) Ruler to Subject 2) Father to Son 3) Elder Brother to Younger Brother 4) Husband to Wife 5) Friend to Friend
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What are Confucianism's 5 key relationships
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- "Propriety" - Understanding and practicing proper behaviors in every possible situation (relates back to the 5 relationships)
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Ren
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- "Ritual" - Refers to rituals with Chinese religion, most of which involve the veneration (great respect) of ancestors
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