Vocabulary 1
What is a dynasty?
A dynasty is leadership passed down from the same family generation by generation.
What were the names of the two rivers?
Huang He (Yellow River), Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)
When was Confucius born?
551 BCE
Who founded the Han Dynasty?
Liu Bang
How did the Silk Road start?
It started accidentally when the emperor wanted to trade more things.
What is civil service?
It is a group of people chosen for a government position based on their ability and knowledge.
What were oracle bones used for?
Oracle bones were used to answer questions like “Will I win the battle?”
When did Qin Shi Huangdi become the first emperor?
221 BCE
What did Qin Shihuangdi create?
Currency
When did the Silk Road start?
130 BCE
What is ritual?
A ceremonial act performed in accordance with religious or cultural traditions.
Which city was China's first capital?
Anyang
When was the Chinese Civil Service established?
207 BC
How long was the Silk Road?
4000 miles
What is feudalism?
It is a social structure where land is owned by lords and worked by peasants in exchange for protection.
Who governed the kingdom’s territories?
Warlords
When did they start construction on the Forbidden City?
1405 CE
What were at least 3 things China traded?
teas, dyes, spices, porcelain, paper, gunpowder, medicine
What is Confucianism?
It is a system of thoughts based on the teachings of confucius emphasizing family loyalty and social harmony
What did Artisans make?
Vases and dishes from fine white clay.
When was the umbrella invented?
210 BCE
What were at least 3 things the west traded?
Glass, fabric, fur, honey, fruits, animals, armor, rugs, blankets