China Exam Study Guide
The mission of Haddam-Killingworth High School is to provide a personalized and collective experience
through which students are challenged to develop the knowledge, skills, and work ethic to contribute
to a global society.
Departmental Expectations for Student Learning: The Haddam-Killingworth High School graduate
will:1 Access and analyze information 3:Communicate effectively
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China
Essential Understandings:
1. Early civilizations developed within river valleys.
2. Geographic differences produce unique cultures.
Essential Questions:
1. What is the interaction between individuals in various civilizations and their
environment?
2. In what ways does geography influence culture?
3. In what ways are the social hierarchies of river valley civilizations similar and
different?
Performance Objectives:
1. Students complete map of the region, locating major geographic features, political
boarders and cities.
2. Identify the geographic features that isolated ancient China from other civilizations
3. Explain how the family and royal government held Chinese society together.
4. Describe the cultural achievements of the Shang dynasty.
5. Compare and contrast the teachings of Confucius, Lao Tzu (Daoists), and Legalists.
6. Describe the achievements and contributions of the Qin and Han dynasties.
Key Terms-Define and understand in the context of the unit
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Laozi-________________________________________________________________________
Philosophy-____________________________________________________________________
Filial Piety-____________________________________________________________________
Oracle Bones-__________________________________________________________________
Character-_____________________________________________________________________
Calligraphy-___________________________________________________________________
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Shi Huangdi-___________________________________________________________________
Wudi-________________________________________________________________________
Monopoly-_____________________________________________________________________
Expansionism-__________________________________________________________________
Civil Servant-__________________________________________________________________
Warlord-______________________________________________________________________
Acupuncture-___________________________________________________________________
Confucianism-__________________________________________________________________
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How did the geography impact the development of civilization in China?
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Describe the important features of the Shang Dynasty (Gov’t, Achievements, Economic
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Describe the important features of the Zhou Dynasty (Gov’t, Achievements, Economic
Gains)
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What is the Dynastic Cycle? Draw it here
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What products produced in Ancient China held the most value? Why were these products
so valuable to the Chinese people?
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Describe the important features of the Qin Dynasty (Gov’t, Achievements, Economic
Gains)
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How did Shi Huangdi unify China?
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Describe the important features of the Han Dynasty (Gov’t, Achievements, Economic
Gains)
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What was the “Warring States Period”?
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Why were new philosophies created during the “Warring States” period in Ancient China?
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What were the basic tenets of Confucianism?
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The five basic relationships.
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Now explain how the 5 basic relationships would create order in society according to Confucius-
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What were the basic tenets of Daoism?
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What were the basic tenets of Legalism?
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Why was the Han Dynasty considered by historians to be a golden age of Ancient China?
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