Ancient China DFA 3 Review

What belief system that a strong leader and a strong legal system are needed to create social order?

• Legalism

• Civil System

• Confucianism

• Filial Piety

What is a system of government employees mainly selected for their skills and knowledge?

• Legalism

• Civil System

• Confucianism

• Filial Piety

The belief in the devotion of children to their parents?

• Legalism

• Civil System

• Confucianism

• Filial Piety

What was the Mandate of Heaven and how did it relate to the Dynastic Cycle?

Order the Dynastic Cycle

• A New Dynasty Rises

• The Dynasty Grows Weak

• Mandate of Heaven lost by the Dynasty

• A Period of Violence Follows

• A New Dynasty Rules

What led to the downfall of the Qin Dynasty?

What restrictions were placed on government officials during the Han Dynasty and why?

• Did not serve in their hometown or district

• Prevent from becoming to powerful

• Prevent plotting against the emperor

• Wouldn't be able to make new laws

Shi Huangdi made several advancements towards unifying the Empire. Fill out the chart below regarding those advancements and how they helped unity in the empire.

• Uniform currency

• Made trade easier

• Weights and measures

• Made transportation and traveling easier

• Single written language

• Everyone could understand the rules put out by the Emperor

  Still apart of the written language in China today

• Established a width for axles on vehicle

• Made trade easier

  Helped make people feel like they were apart of the same kingdom

What was the silk road?

Why was the silk road important?