The Political Development of Imperial China
China Develops a New Economy
Chinese Discoveries and Inventions
China's Contacts with the Outside World
Extra
100
A line of rulers from the same family.
What is a dynasty?
100
A form of money used in a country.
What is currency?
100
A needle with loadstone rubbed on it used for navigation.
What is a compass?
100
A building designed for observing the stars and planets.
What is a observatory?
100
Under this dynasty the Buddhist religion expanded.
Who was the Tang Dynasty?
200
The dynasty that was known as the golden age.
Who was the Han dynasty?
200
An Italian traveler who marveled at China's crowed cites and busy markets.
Who was Marco Polo?
200
A gated chamber in a canal used to raise or lower the water level.
What is a canal lock?
200
Relating to the sea.
What is maritime?
200
During this time the Tang dynasty recorded a formula for gunpowder.
When was about 850 C.E.?
300
A long test candidates take to prove they are qualified to hold office.
What are civil service examinations?
300
The drink that became popular and eventually the national drink in China.
What is tea?
300
Individual characters made of wood or metal that can be arranged to create a job for printing and then used all over again.
What is moveable type?
300
A ruler or country that pays tribute to a conqueror.
What is a tributary?
300
During this time was the first written record of foot binding.
When was 920 C.E.?
400
The Mongol leader, who was the emperor for nearly 100 years.
Who was Kublai Khan?
400
A pump with containers attached to a loop of chain to lift water and carry it where it is wanted.
What is a chain pump?
400
A slingshot-like war machine used for shooting rocks, shells, and other objects.
What is a catapult?
400
The sharing, or borrowing, of cultural elements between societies.
What is cultural exchange?
400
During this time moveable type was invented.
When was 1050 C.E.?
500
His work became the basis of study for all civil service exams. Taught that people must act properly and respectful in relationships.
Who was Confucius?
500
Allowed farmers and peasants to take time away from farming to make silk, cotton cloth, and other products to sell and trade.
What is surplus food?
500
A combination of science, magic, and philosophy that was practiced in medieval times.
What is alchemy?
500
Taveled to India and brought back thousands of Buddhist scriptures.
Who was Xuan Zang?
500
Song dynasty begins regular civil service exams.
When was 1065 C.E.?
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