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100

A belief system that believes in balance in society and respect for nature

Daoism

100

This Chinese philosophy focused on relationships and respect.

Confucianism

100

What was the main reason Emperor Qin wanted the Great Wall constructed?

To keep out invaders from the north

100

This river is where the earliest Chinese settlements arose. It is nicknamed "China's Sorrow" because of its floods.

Huang He or Yellow River

100
A political theory of ancient China in which those in power were given the right to rule from the gods.

Mandate of Heaven

200

What was the name of China's FIRST dynasty?

The Shang Dynasty 

200

innovation took place during the Shang period that used animal bones to ask questions of the ancestors?

Oracle Bones

200

Ancient China was surrounded by desert, mountains and ocean. What impact did these natural borders have on the culture?

They isolated the Chinese civilization allowing it to develop independently.

200

A series of rulers from the same family line

Dynasty

200

How did Emperor Qin rule?

Through Legalism - harsh

300

Philosophy that uses strict laws and harsh punishments; it teaches humans are inherently evil. 

Legalism

300

What was China's primary export that was considered a luxury good?

Silk

300

The Han Dynasty turned away from Legalism and practiced...

Confucianism

300

This dynasty was the first to have a system of writing.

Shang

300

 The Silk Road extended from Han China eventually to...

The Roman Empire

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