Classical China

Around what river did Chinese civilization develop? Geography Around what river did Chinese civilization develop?

Why was China’s civilization considered geographically isolated? Geography Why was China’s civilization considered geographically isolated?

Eventually, invaders came from which direction? Geography Eventually, invaders came from which direction? What did China build in an attempt to stop the invaders? Who was the leader who began this?

Classical China’s Culture

Classical China’s Culture The period of Classical China began around what time?

What does it mean to be ruled by dynasties? Government What does it mean to be ruled by dynasties? What does succession mean?

Civil Service System (what is it?) Government Civil Service System (what is it?)

Characteristics of Leaders What does divine mean? Define Mandate of Heaven

Economy What famous trade route facilitated trade? What does facilitate mean? How else was the trade route important? How far did the trade route extend?

Silk Trade Route http://upload. wikimedia

Technology List three advances in technology that the Chinese contribute to civilization.

Religion

What is the basic belief about human nature? Confucianism What is the basic belief about human nature?

Who should be respected most? Ancestor worship (define) Confucianism Who should be respected most? Ancestor worship (define) Code of Politeness (explain)

How do the people considered education? Confucianism How do the people considered education?

How do you think Confucianism impacted Chinese society? Do you think it still impacts Chinese culture?

List four major characteristics of Taoism How do you think Taoism impacted Chinese culture?

Where does Buddhism spread?