History of Asia Questions
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Who is the founder and the key text of Legalism?
What was the first civilization with large cities, large-scale building projects, and social hierarchy?
What was discovered at the Shang capital of Yin (modern day Anyang)?
Who was the first emperor of the Han dynasty and what was unique about his background?
Who was the first king of the Shang Dynasty?
Who was the founder and what is the name of the main text for Daoism?
What did Zheng change his name to and what does it mean?
What became the basis for the state philosophy during the Han dynasty?
Who was the first leader of the Later or Eastern Han dynasty?
What are the 3 main philosophies that we discussed that impacted Chinese government and life?
Who was the last ruler of the Shang Dynasty and how does the historical record describe him?
Agriculture, science/technology, defense, and industry
- trained warriors- paid to protect land- paid in food and land power- light armor, swords and bows
General who ruled Japan under the emperors name
- means the way of the warrior- samurai's code of rules- discipline and honor, and being obedient to boss
Appears to rule but no real power (emperor was the figurehead)
li zecheng's army captured beijing, the ming emperor committed suicide and this event made it possible for the manchus to beat li zecheng's army
- influenced society- dedication and discipline were admired- loyalty and honor still important
the clan consisted of dozens or even hundreds of related families, linked by a clan council of elders, the rich were able to help the poor
took control as a teenager, great political skill and strong character, rose at dawn and worked hard, calmed the unrest along northern and western frontiers of asia, patron of the arts and letters and paired support of scholars