Ch 9 Sec 1 - Shi Huangdi Unites China

Pacific Ocean

the Ganges river

the Indus river

the Gobi desert

being overthrown by the Shang

a series of natural disasters that led people to think their leaders had lost the mandate of Heaven

an invasion from the south by India

the beginning of the Warring States Period

the belief that a diety should rule China

the belief that the heavens chose a ruler

the belief that only Buddhists could rule

the belief that multiple gods ruled the heavens and earth

Shang

Zhou

Qin

Han

The first Chinese written language

A title that King Zheng gave himself that means "First Emperor"

A Chinese term that describes when things are made more similar

An important Chinese river

To punish all of the rebellious nobles

To keep invaders out of China's northern borders

To increase trade with countries north of China

He established a central bank

He only gave government positions to the rich people

He established a standard system of currency and measurements

He helped the poor

He divided China into states

He divided China into cities

He divided China into districts

He divided China into groups

He forced them to move

He forced them to die

He forced them to leave their family

He forced them to stay

5 key relationships are necessary for a strong China.

Government should stay out of the lives of the people.

A strong leader and a strong government are needed to create social order.

Superior and inferior relationships.

He started construction on a Great Wall.

He ordered the burning of all books that did not support his policies.

He developed a standardized currency.

all factories had to be set up the same way

using the same measurements throughout China

having the same language throughout China

all government officials had to be trained the same way

Took all power for himself

Forced all to worship the Dao

Began major building projects

Divided China into districts

He hated walls

He despised their artwork

The walls blocked his armies in the town

He wanted to prevent future revolts

censor

Legalism

standardize

quit

strong leader

strong legal system

harsh laws

treat others with respect

standardize

censor

envoy

code

Shang

Xia

Zhou

Han