AP world history: Chinese history Flashcards Preview

AP World History > AP world history: Chinese history > Flashcards

Flashcards in AP world history: Chinese history Deck (15)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

Confucius did not ask obstructive, philosophical questions because…

A

He thought they would not help to solve to solve the political and social problems of his day

2
Q

Confucius believed that the books and poetry during the Zhou dynasty ….

A

Proved an excellent insight to into human nature

3
Q

Confucius believed what about the humans?

A

More important than formal learning was the possession of a strong sense of moral integrity and a capacity to deliver wise and fair judgements.

4
Q

Which of Confucians followers traveled widely throughout china, consulting with rulers and offering advice on political issues?

A

Mencius

5
Q

Daodejing

A

Basic exposition of Daoist beliefs traditionally ascribed to lapzi

6
Q

Zhuangzi

A

Well reasoned compendium of Daoist views

7
Q

Centralized military and administration

A

Qin and Han dynasty

8
Q

How did Shan yang convince peasant cultivators to migrate to sparsely populated areas by….

A

By granting them private plots and allowing them to enjoy generous profits, his policy dramatically boosted agriculture boosted agricultural production.

9
Q

Shuhuangdi

A
First emperor
Qin dynasty centralized imperial rule
Disarmed regional military forces 
Built roads
Drafted laborers
10
Q

Liu bang

A

Advisors

11
Q

Liu bangs policies

A

Divided the empire up into administrative districts governed by officials who served the emperor

12
Q

Han Wudi

A
Martial emperor
Administrative centralization
Imperial expansion
Taxes
Imperial university preparing men for governmental service which had a foundation for Confucianism
13
Q

Xiongnu

A

Nomadic people from the steppes

Turkish language

14
Q

Maodun

A

Strict military discline on the xiongnu

15
Q

Wang Mang

A

Socialist emperor

Limited amount of land a family could hold