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AP WORLD HISTORY
Chapter 2 – Study Guide
Mr. Plummer
World Civilizations: The Global Experience, by Peter Stearns
Document: Teachings of the Rival Chinese Schools (p. 42)
* Complete questions.
In Depth: Women in Patriarchal Societies (pages 45 – 46)
* Complete questions.
THE BASICS:
CHAPTER 2: Classical Civilizations: China
TERMS: Hand-write the definitions of the following terms in complete sentences on
notebook paper: You may need to use the dictionary or the internet for some terms.
1. Classical
2. Dynasty
3. Zhou Dynasty
4. Qin Dynasty
5. Legalism
6. Han Dynasty
7. WuTi
8. Mandarin
9. Confucius
10. Confucian 5 Relationships
11. Filial Piety
12. Daoism; Dao
13. Yin-Yang
14. Silk Roads
15. Secret Societies
16. Era of Warring States
QUESTIONS: (Please hand-write answers to the following questions on notebook
paper using the readings from Chapter 2 of the textbook. Answers should be in 35 complete sentences.)
1. Describe the teachings and institutions of Confucianism.
2. Describe the teachings and institutions of Daoism.
3. Describe the teachings and institutions of Legalism.
4. Describe the development of the Chinese state and its political institutions.
5. How did the Dynasties create a unified Chinese society and culture?
6. How and why did warfare change under classical societies?
7. Describe the class structure and gender relations in classical China.
8. What class came to dominate Chinese government and how was it created?
9. What intellectual and technological advancements did imperial China make?
10. Describe the influence of merchants and the importance of commerce.
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Chapter 2: Classical Civilization: China
Leader Analysis
Name of the leader: Shi Huangdi (pages 37-38)
Lifespan:_______________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________
Country/region: _________________________________________________
Years in power: _________________________________________________
Political, social, and economic conditions prior to leader gaining power:
Ideology, motivation, goals:
Significant actions and events during term of power:
Short-term effects:
Long-term effects:
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Chapter 2: Classical Civilization: China
Societal Comparison Sheet
Time Period: ___________________________________________________
Significant Events during the Time Period: __________________________
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Society #1 Zhou Dynasty 1029 B.C.E. – 258 B.C.E (pages 34 – 49)
Society #2 Qin Dynasty 221 B.C.E. – 202 B.C.E (pages 34 – 49)
1. Characteristics of
2. Characteristics of
Zhou Dynasty:
Qin Dynasty:
POLITICAL
SOCIAL
ECONOMIC
ARTISTIC
RELIGIOUS
INTELLECTUAL
TECHNOLOGICAL
MILITARY
GEOGRAPHIC
DEMOGRAPHIC
WOMEN’S
STATUS
CAUSES &
IMPACTS OF
CHANGES
OTHER
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Name____________________________
AP WORLD HISTORY
Chapter 2: Classical Civilization: China
Societal Comparison Sheet
Time Period: ___________________________________________________
Significant Events during the Time Period: __________________________
_______________________________________________________________
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Society #3 Han Dynasty 202 B.C.E. – 220 C.E.
3.
Characteristics of
Han Dynasty:
POLITICAL
SOCIAL
ECONOMIC
ARTISTIC
RELIGIOUS
INTELLECTUAL
TECHNOLOGICAL
MILITARY
GEOGRAPHIC
DEMOGRAPHIC
WOMEN’S STATUS
CAUSES & IMPACTS OF
CHANGES
OTHER
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