History Exam: Semester I (Ancient China) – Flashcards
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A core belief in the need to force people to behave properly through restrictive laws was
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Legalism
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The first fully unified imperial government in Chinese history was that of the
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Qin
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Ancient Chinese civilizations originated in the valleys of the
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Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
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The most significant explanation for the fall of the Qin dynasty is that
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Qin Shi Huangdi's policies created internal weaknesses that caused his empire to fail.
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Although not technically rejecting aristocratic rule, Confucius believed that a primary basis for granting the right to participate in government should be
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Merit
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A primary factor that contributed to the significant role of family in Chinese life was the
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Male-dominated nature of ancient life
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What makes the Chinese written language unique?
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It's ideographical and symbolic format
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What Dynasty is attributed with creating the Chinese language?
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Shang
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Which Dynasty began building the Great Wall of China?
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Qin
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Who was the first leader of the Han Dynasty?
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Liu Pang (Bang)
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A time where political states were fighting one another, trying to become the next leader.
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The Warring Period
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The Empire dynasty to promote the ideas of Legalism.
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Qin Dynasty
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Simply known as the "The Golden Dynasty"
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Han Dynasty
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The first Dynasty that had a focus on religious belief in Heaven.
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Shang Dynasty
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The longest lasting Dynasty.
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Zhou Dynasty
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Order of Dynasties
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1. Xia Dynasty/ 2. Shang Dynasty/ 3. Zhou Dynasty/ 4. Qin Dynasty/ 5. Han Dynasty
