Chinese Worldview Review Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards generated from the Chinese Worldview assessment review materials, covering core concepts, rubric levels, historical terms, and study guide details.

Option 1: The Confucian

An assessment option where students take a test containing objective questions (multiple-choice, fill in the blank, matching) and analytical/reflective paragraph response questions, including applying Confucian principles to a real-world problem.

Option 2: The Daoist

An assessment option where students create a poster or 'one pager' using original artwork, text, vocabulary, and optional quotes or provided images to convey their understanding of the Chinese worldview.

Four Great Inventions

The four major inventions listed in the unit: compass, paper, gunpowder, and moveable type.

Chinese trade goods

Key traditional trade commodities listed in the unit: silk, porcelain, and tea.

Filial piety

A central traditional Chinese virtue and concept defined by respect for parents and ancestors, highlighted in Confucianism and texts like the 24 Paragons of Filial Piety.

Mandate of Heaven

A traditional Chinese philosophical concept regarding ruler legitimacy, political authority, and the divine approval of dynasty rule.

The Story of China ep. 1 login details

The class login credentials for video clips: Username Bainbridgehs and Password Spartans#1.

Empire podcast episode 107

A recommended extension resource titled 'China's Greatest Admiral: the Story of Zheng He', available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms.

Level 4: Extending (100%)

Rubric score given when a student shows a deep and sophisticated understanding of the traditional Chinese worldview, including several key aspects, and goes beyond to ask questions, make connections, evaluate significance, and/or reflect.

Level 3.5: Applying + (92.5%)

Rubric score given when a student shows a thorough and completely accurate understanding of the traditional Chinese worldview, including several key aspects.

Level 3: Applying (85%)

Rubric score given when a student shows a substantive and accurate understanding of the traditional Chinese worldview, including several key aspects.

Level 2: Developing (75%)

Rubric score given when a student shows a generally accurate understanding of the traditional Chinese worldview; includes some key aspects, but may be missing things that are central or contain significant errors.

Level 1: Beginning (65%)

Rubric score given when a student attempts to show an understanding of the traditional Chinese worldview, but may fail to show accurate knowledge of multiple central aspects.

Overarching Objective of Chinese Worldview Unit

I can explain fundamental aspects of the Chinese worldview and how they have shaped Chinese society, such as: collectivism, social harmony as an ideal, veneration of ancestors, shame and honor culture, the Mandate of Heaven concept, and the influence of Confucianism and Daoism.

Key Confucian terms

Core terms related to Confucian thought listed in the unit: ren, de (te), li, junzi, and wen.

Lao Tzu (Laozi, Lao Tse)

The ancient Chinese philosopher associated with Daoism (Taoism) and credited with The Dao De Jing (Tao Te Ching).

Zheng He's voyages

Historical maritime expeditions undertaken during the Ming Dynasty under the Yongle Emperor, featured in primary documents on page 34.

Qing Ming Festival

A traditional Chinese festival listed under specific terms, figures, and events associated with ancestor veneration.

Oracle bones

An ancient Chinese artifact type listed under specific terms, figures, and events used in early Chinese civilization and divination.

Wu wei

A fundamental concept in Daoism (Taoism) translating to effortless action or non-action.

Yin and yang

A foundational concept in traditional Chinese worldview representing complementary, interconnected opposing forces in nature.

Confucian examination system

The merit-based civil service exam system in imperial China used to select scholar-officials based on mastery of Confucian texts.

Collectivism

A key social studies concept in the traditional Chinese worldview that emphasizes the priorities and goals of the group or family over individual desires.

Shame and honor culture

A social studies concept describing a societal framework where conduct and reputation are maintained through collective honor and avoidance of public shame.

Assessment Guidelines and Rules

Rules requiring all work to be individual, completed within the period (expected 40 minutes), without notes, and in a test-like quiet environment.