Ancient Chinese Dynasties and Philosophies (Flash Cards)

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What is an Aristocracy?

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An upper class whose wealth is based on land and whose power is passed on from one generation to another.

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Who made up Shang/Zhou Society?

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The King, Aristocrats, Peasants, Artisans, merchants, Slaves.

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How did the Zhou kings rule China?

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By dividing the kingdom into a number of territories run by officials appointed by the king.

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What is the Mandate of Heaven?

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A belief that Heaven kept order through Zhou king if he ruled according to the proper way of the 'Dao'.

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What are the five constant relationships according to Confucius?

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Parent & Child, Husband & Wife, Older sibling & Younger siblings, older & younger friend, & Ruler & Subject.

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#3 - Mountain Ranges between China and India

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Himalayas

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#1 - River that's name refers to the color of the water

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Yellow River

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#9 - Nation to the northeast of china that is now divided into North & South.

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Korea

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#5 - Desert to the south of the Tian Shan mountains

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Taklamakan desert

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What is Legalism?

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A philosophy that believed Human beings are evil and need strict laws & punishments to maintain order.