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Vocabulary China’s Dynasties Inventions & Discoveries Imperial China Grab Bag 10 Point 20 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points 10 Point 20 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points Beliefs & Religions
Define “reunify”
To bring back together or reunite
What is a dynasty?
Family or clan that rules a country for a period of time
This word means “good quality” or something that deserves praise
Merit
Provide 2-3 examples of some “merits” scholar-officials would have
Intelligence, honesty, loyalty, trustworthiness, compassion, etc.
The Chinese invented this system for choosing government officials based on merit
Civil Service Exams
This dynasty reunified China in 581 C.E.
Tang
Construction on the Great Wall began in this dynasty
Qin
Who was the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty?
Taizu (also known as Hongwu)
What was the name of the Mongol Dynasty in China?
Yuan
Which dynasty established a “merit system” to choose officials in China?
Song
This religion began in India before spreading to China
Buddhism
The Song dynasty created a system for choosing officials based on the teachings of _________.
Confucius
_______ and _______ helped spread Buddhism across Asia
Traders & missionaries
Confucianism changed over time to include elements of _______ and _______.
Buddhism Daoism
Why did the Mongols do away with the Civil Service Exams & ignore the teachings of Confucius?
Because they didn’t trust the Chinese & wanted Mongols in positions of power
This invention was used by people to find directions when they got lost
Compass
Before being used for warfare, what was gunpowder used for?
Gunpowder / fireworks
Trade between China and Europe was made possible by _________.
The Silk Road
Explain the significance of paper & wood- block printing.
Spread education in China, made it easier to record information, & spread ideas faster through writing
Name 3 Chinese inventions or discoveries AND explain their significance
Answer varies
What does the word “imperial” refer to?
Empires, emperors, etc.
The Forbidden City was built during this dynasty
Ming Dynasty
During the Ming Dynasty, what city was the capital of China located in?
Beijing
Name 3 characteristics of government during Imperial China under the Hongwu (Taizu) emperor.
1.Rebuilt roads & canals 2.Civil Service Exams 3.Abolished position of “prime minister” 4.Secret spy network
Do you think the Taizu Emperor was a good emperor or a bad emperor? Why?
Answer varies
Define “tribute.” (This should be review!!)
Payment from one country to another as a sign of respect
Which social class was the most respected during the Song Dynasty?
Scholar-officials
Why did the Chinese (under the Ming Dynasty) send their navies across the oceans?
They wanted to extend their influence & collect tribute from other territories.
In addition to paper, silk, and the compass, the Chinese also invented _______, a form of pottery used in bowls & vases
Porcelain
The chart below is an example of what belief system in China? Superior (Emperor, husband, father, older sibling) Superior (Emperor, husband, father, older sibling) Inferior (Subject, wife, child, younger sibling) Inferior (Subject, wife, child, younger sibling) Owes loyalty & obedience to Takes care of & sets good example for
Confucianism
Make your wager
What trends, or patterns, exist across all the units we have studied so far this year? Explain.
Rise & fall of empires (similar reasons) Trade as a way to spread goods, cultures, & ideas Events in one part of the world are related to those in another