Geography Important People Dynasties Confucianism DaoismLegalism Key Vocabulary Potpourri

The Huang He River brings these 2 important things to make farming possible. Rich soil and water for irrigation 100

The great teacher and thinker who told people to put others needs before their own. Confucius 100

This dynasty’s harsh ruler unified China with currency, roads and canals. Qin 100

Confucius believed that if each person did his or her duty, this would do well. Society 100

Daoism taught that people should give up these. Worldly Desires 100

Legalists believed that people need a strong one of these to maintain order. Ruler 100

Nobles whose wealth and power comes from their land. Aristocrats 100

The other name for the Huang He River. The Yellow River 200

The first emperor of the Han dynasty, he stopped many harsh Qin policies. Han Gaozu 200

This dynasty was best known for its work with bronze. Shang 200

Confucius believed in this rule which states that children must respect their parents and older relations. Filial Piety 200

Daoists believed society should always be this. Peaceful 200

The founder of Legalism. Hanfeizi 200

A system developed to help anyone with the right skills get a job in government. Civil service 200

These 2 landforms separate and isolate the people of China from other cultures. Mountains and deserts 300

The reason the Qin dynasty came to an end. Qin Shihuangdi was too cruel. 300

Most Chinese people did this for a living during the Zhou Dynasty. Farming 300

The violent period in Chinese history when Confucius lived. The Period of Warring States 300

What “Dao” means. “Way” 300

Hanfeizi thought humans were naturally this. Evil 300

The idea that a king was chosen by heavenly order because of his talents and virtue. Mandate of Heaven 300

The nickname of the Huang He(Yellow) River. “ China’s Sorrow” 400

The Chinese people called their homeland this because they thought it was the world’s center. “The Middle Kingdom” 400

Chinese dynasties created these 3 important inventions. Acupuncture, paper, and steel. 400

This group did not like Confucius or his philosophy. Aristocrats 400

Laozi, the founder of Daoism, was also called this. Old Master 400

This group liked Legalism because it favored force and power. Aristocrats 400

A system of appointed officials who run different parts of the government. bureaucracy 400

The large network of trade routes connecting Asia and Europe. The Silk Road 100

This religion helped people deal with the stress and fear of unstable governments. Buddhism 200

The reason the Great Wall was built. To keep out invaders from the north. 300

China’s main trade items. Silk, tea, and spices 400