History Unit 4 EQs
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Which dynasty saw the development of writing
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shang dynasty
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how did writing help unite China
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people in all different parts of China could learn the written language even if their spoken language was different
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How did the invention of paper indirectly help improve the Chinese gov.
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it made it easier for people to study for the gov. test
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How did the invention of paper directly improve the Chinese Government
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it allowed them to keep records
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How did Confucius believe leaders should rule over their people
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with kindness and virtuous living, in return subjects should be loyal and law-abiding
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What was Confucianism
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an ethical system based on right and wrong that became the foundation for Chinese gov.
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why was confucianism important to the Civil Service system
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because to be part of the civil service system, you had to take a test based on Confucianism
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the one serious flaw in the Civil Service system
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poor people could not afford to spend time studying instead of working, meaning that most gov. workers were from the upper class.
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What positive results came from the revival and expansion of the civil service system during the Tang Dynasty
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there were smarter, more qualified people working for the government which lead to a stable gov.
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How did Shi Huangdi go about unifying China
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by establishing a strong gov. which he did by conquering the rival kings who ruled small states throughout China
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Why wasn't Shi Huangdi popular with the nobles or the peasants
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during his rule, there were high taxes, harsh labor quotas and sever penal system
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How did the Qin Dynasty come to an end
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when Shi Huangdi's son proved to be a weak, ineffective leader,and the people rebelled
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What enabled the Han Dynasty to be stable and prosperous for over 400 years
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•departing from strict legalism, lowering taxes, and softening harsh punishments •complex bureaucracy, confucianism, great advances in technology and culture •to unify the empire, gov. encouraged assimilation and they wrote down China's history
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How was Kublai Khan able to rule effectively while being vastly outnumbered by the Chinese
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he did not use harsh Mongol ways of ruling, kept locals out of gov.
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Why did trade flourish during Kublai Khan's rule
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due to mongol peace, which made caravan routes across central asia safe for trade and travel.
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why did Kubli Kahn's desire for more land, including unsuccessful attacks on Japan, result in the end of Mongol rule in China
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it burdened the treasury and created resentment among overtaxed Chinese
