Civ - China

Lao Zi

Most important Daosim philosopher, wrote the influential text the Laozi

Mencius

a Confucian philosopher who expanded the teachings of Confucius and emphasized the people can rebel if the ruler is bad.

Confucius

A Chinese philosopher and teacher whose thoughts have deeply influenced Chinese society, emphasizing ethics, morality, and proper social relationships through the concept of filial piety and the importance of family.

Daodeijing

The foundational text of Daoism, attributed to Lao Zi, which explores the nature of the Dao (the Way) and how to live in harmony with it.

Li Si

Founded Legalism and believed people were inheritablely bad.

Daoism

A philosophical and religious tradition from China that emphasizes living in harmony with the Dao, or the fundamental nature of the universe, promoting simplicity, humility, and the connection between humans and nature.

Song #1

Ruled by Confucianism

Song #2

Invented movable printing press

Song #3

Discovered new rice to grow - led to growing pop.

Song #4

Introduced the invention of gunpowder

Song #5

Introduced Chinese foot-binding for women

Meritocracy

people advance by merit rather than by connections with other people (nepotism)

Fu Hao

a military general and queen during the Shang dynasty, known for her leadership in warfare and burial artifacts.

Wu Ding

king of the Shang dynasty, known for his military campaigns and for being the husband of Fu Hao.

Tian

Refers to the idea or concept of heaven.

Qin Shi Huandi

the first emperor of unified China, known for his role in the Qin dynasty and the construction of the Great Wall.

Liu Bang 

the founder of the Han dynasty, who rose from a peasant background to become a prominent leader and emperor of China.

Empress Liu

the wife of Liu Bang and influential figure in the early Han dynasty, known for her political acumen and involvement in court affairs.

Han Wu Di

Apex of the Han dynasty and grows the amount of territory under Han rule.

Wang Mang

a Chinese politician and usurper who briefly founded the Xin dynasty, known for his radical reforms and attempts to address social inequalities.

Ki Lun

Credited with having being the first to create paper

Sui Yangdi

Only lasted 14 years, people didn’t like him, tyrant, built the grand canal

Shotoku Taishi

a Japanese prince who played a key role in the adoption of Buddhism and the governmental reforms (Confucianism) 

Tai Zong

Known for his tolerance of different religions and allowing foreign trade, and for expanding the Tang Dynasty's influence.

Wu Zetien

The only female emperor in Chinese history, she ruled during the Tang Dynasty and was known for her consolidating power and promoting Buddhism.

Xuan Xuan 

Grandson of TaiZong, he played a significant role in the culture and economy of the Tang Dynasty.Apex of the Tang dynasty but also the beginning of the decline.

Wang Anshi

Tried to make peasants life easier by implementing various reforms, nobles didn’t like that and kicked him out, let him back in after a year but said no more reforms were to be made. 

Bi Sheng

Created first movable printing press