Emperor Qin Shi Huang
Why did Emperor Qin order the burning of books?
Because he wanted history to begin with his rule and the Qin Dynasty
What Chinese invention helped with the building of the Great Wall of China?
The wheelbarrow
In whose tomb was the Terracotta Army found?
Emperor Qin Shi Huang
What desert is north of China?
The Gobi desert
Who was the most powerful God in the Xia Dynasty?
The sky god named Tien
What was Emperor Qin responsible for building?
The Great Wall of China
What Chinese invention was used as a method to signal warnings?
Kites
What is terracotta?
A common type of hard-baked clay
What ocean/sea is south of china?
The South China Sea
Why did Shang kings use oracle bones?
To ask their ancestors questions and get answers to their questions
What was Emperor Qin obsessed with?
Immortality
How did the Chinese make silk?
They made silk from the cocoons of silk worms.
When was the army found
In 1974
What rivers flow through China?
The Yangtzi River and the Yellow River (Hung He river)
How many soldiers were in the terracotta army?
8,000
What standards did Emperor Qin establish?
Currency, measurement, and writing.
What Chinese invention is still used for celebrations today?
Fireworks
What other statues were found besides the soldiers?
Horses, chariots, and Calvary horses
What mountains are in-between India and China?
The Himalayan Mountains
During the Shang and Chou Dynasties who was the head of each household?
The oldest male of the family
What did Emperor Qin have built for his protection in the afterlife?
The Terracotta Army of over 8,000 soldiers and 250 horses and chariots
What Chinese inventions are considered the Four Great Inventions of China?
Gunpowder, paper, printing, and the compass
How big were the soldiers?
The average was 5 feet 11 inches and the others are 6 foot 7
What sea is east of China?
The Yellow Sea
Did Confucius value morals, ethics and respect? Why?
Yes, because it was in Confucius's philosophy