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- according to the zhuangzi, taoists believe?
- do not worry about worldy matters, instead meditate on nature
- Oracle bones found at the capital city of shang dynasty signified?
- system of writing developed during shang dynasty
- language helped unify china because
- written language was the same throughout the country
- what happened in china during the warring states period of the zhou dynasty?
- unified china, began construction of great wall
- what was the basic appeal of budhism to chinese?
- freedom from suffering
- what are the basic principles of confucianism?
- harmony will prevail if people accept their role in society and fufill their responsibilities to eachother
- how does the zhou mandate of haven compare with the u.s. constitution?
- they give legitimacy to form of government
- what is the importance of civil servants during the han dynasty?
- they needed the abiltiy to read and write
- why were artisans and merchants considered lower in society rank than pesants?
- this type of work considered unworthy
- what are the beliefs of confucianism and taoism as they relate to government?
- confucianisn = strong government, and taoism= weak government
- how were women valued in chinese society?
- women were valued but inferior to men
- how do historians regard the sage kings and the 3 cultural heros today?
- as mythical figures
- what are the beliefs of legalism?
- the original nature of man is evil needing numerous harsh laws
- what made the quin dynasty significant?
- unified china, began construction, repaired war damage, extended canal,