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CHINA STUDY GUIDE The capital of China is Beijing. Most people live within the eastern 1/3 of the country. Most of the people of China are HAN or ethnic Chinese. The official language of China is Mandarin. Most of the people of China are farmers. It is difficult for the people of China to farm because 80% of the land is not good for farming. China is surrounded by natural barrios. Name the three rivers of China are the Xi, Yangzi, and the Huang He (yellow river). Define dynasty: a series of rulers from the same family. The last dynasty was the Manchu. During which dynasty was China brought back to its Golden Period? Ming Dynasty In traditional China, respect for ancestors was linked to Filial Piety. China’s civil service system ensured that only the best and brightest worked for the government. What caused China to fall behind the rest of the world after establishing a major empire? It closed its ports, and turned away from the seas. Since so many people died building the Great Wall of China, it is called the longest cemetery on earth. The duty and respect children owe their parents is Filial Piety. The Forbidden City was created during which dynasty? Ming Confucianism: 5 relationships: Ruler/Ruled Father/Son, Husband/Wife, Older Brother/Younger Brother, Friend/Friend. Filial Piety Analects- book of his teachings. A guide to proper behavior. Daoism: People and nature are linked Simplicity, the best government has the fewest rules. Live simply, close to nature. Legalism: People respond to rewards and punishments “Only harsh laws from a strong ruler ensure order in society.” Buddhism: Began in India Promised salvation for the good and punishment for the wicked. Proper respect and behavior for family 8 Fold Path:- Wisdom, Ethical Conduct, and Mental Development.. People suffer as a result of their own desires. What is the “Mandate of Heaven”? Heaven granted a ruler the right or “mandate” to rule. Under what dynasty was the Great Wall built? Qin What foreign power took over China? Mongols What does Ming mean? Brilliant What is the name of the Chinese boats use to trade? Junks What is the highest mountain peak in China? Everest Where do most of the people in China live today? In the Heartland Why? Land is good for farming