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China 2
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7th Grade
06/04/2010

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How did Qin unify China?
Definition
He won a lot of battles against smaller kingdoms and ended the Warring States period.
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What was Qin's philosophy?
Definition
Legalism
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Why did Qin end feudalism?
Definition
He didn't want to be threatened by powerful lords.
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What is Qin's form of government?
Definition
Legalism
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Why did Qin standardize money and weights?
Definition
To make it easier to trade.
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What is the definition of "standardize"?
Definition
To make the same.
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What was the money before and after standardization?
Definition

Before- Shells, pearls, silver, tin, coins and other assorted things.

After- Only coins.

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What were the changes in written language that Qin made?
Definition
He simplified it and getting rid of many characters.
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What is the purpose of the Great Wall of China?
Definition
To protect China's northern border from invaders.
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What are the difficulties that workers faced when building the Great Wall?
Definition
Harsh landscapes, too hot or too cold weather and lack of food.
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Why was there a conflict between the Confucian scholars and Qin?
Definition
They both believed in different philosphies. Confucian scholars believed in good behavior while the emperor did not.
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In what ways did Qin prevent Confucianism?
Definition
The emperor ordered all of the Confucian books to be brought to China's capital city and burned. He also killed 460 Confucian scholars and gave people who would not give up their books tattoos.
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What can be found in Qin's tomb?
Definition
Terra cota army, tools and precious jewels.
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What happened to the Qin dynasty after Qin died?
Definition
The Qin dynasty quickly fell apart and the Han dynasty was established.
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Who is Liu Pang?
Definition
A rebel who gained control of the Han kingdom.
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What was the philosophy for the Han dynasty?
Definition
Confucianism
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What were some of the new weapons that the Han dynasty created?
Definition
Fishscale armor, swords, crossbows and kites.
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What was the kite used for?
Definition
To send messages to the army and to scare off enemies.
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What is a bureaucracy?
Definition
A form of government that consists of a few high level officials and many lower level officials. Like a pyramid.
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How were civil servants hired in the Han dynasty?
Definition
They had to pass a civil servant examination.
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What were some of the problems farmers faced?
Definition
There were many floods and droughts.
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What were some tools developed to help Han farmers?
Definition

Wheelbarrow- Makes it easier to push heavy loads.

Plow- Plants seeds.

Chain Pump- Carries water to the fields.

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How was the production of silk made easier during the Han dynasty?
Definition
They invented the reel, a machine used to make silk faster than doing it by hand.
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How did the Chinese make it easier to get salt during the Han dynasty?
Definition

Before- People had to travel for days to get the salt from the ocean.

After- The Han discovered that salt is 1,000 feet below ground.

People needed it to keep their meat and vegatables fresh.

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What were writing materials that were used before paper?
Definition
Silk and bamboo.
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Why was paper better?
Definition
Paper was cheaper and could bind in books much easier.
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What is acupuncture?
Definition
When thin needles are inserted into your body to cure diseases.
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What is moxibustion?
Definition
When you place plants that are on fire on your skin. Used to cure arthritis.
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What are the purposes of a seismograph and a compass?
Definition

Seismograph- An instrument for detecting earthquakes.

Compass- To place temples, graves and homes in the correct position for luck.

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