Geography
The mother river of Chinese civilization is called?
Yellow River or Huang He
Who is the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang/Shi Huang Di
What belief system/philosophy is popular in Ancient China?
Confucianism
Which two dynasties are remembered as Golden Ages of China?
Tang and Song Dynasties
What large structure was built to protect northern China from invaders?
The Great Wall
Name one of the desert in China
Gebi Desert/Gobi Desert
Taklamakan Desert
What was the job of a Shang diviner?
To help kings communicate with the gods and interpret cracks on oracle bones.
What is a dynasty?
Sequence of rulers, leaders, or a dominant family that maintains power through generations
What are the capitals of Tang and Song Dynasty?
Tang: Chang'an
Song: Hang zhou
What is the trading route called that linked China to Europe?
The Silk Road
What are the 3 major rivers in China?
Yellow River/Huang He
Yangzi River/Chang Jiang
Xi Jiang
What is legalism?
A form of government that gave all power to one leader.
Name two of Confucius’s Five Relationships.
Ruler/subject, parent/child, husband/wife, older brother/younger brother, friend/friend.
Who was the only woman to rule China as empress?
Empress Wu/Wu Ze Tian
What was found in Qin Shi Huangdi’s tomb?
The Terracotta Army
What is Tibet's nickname?
Rooftop of the world
What are oracle bones?
Used for divination during the late Shang dynasty
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The belief that heaven gave rulers the right to rule, but bad rulers could lose that right.
What were tributary states during the Tang Dynasty?
Independent states that acknowledged China’s power and sent tribute.
Name two Song Dynasty inventions or achievements.
Movable type, gunpowder, paper money, magnetic compass.
How did China’s geography affect early Chinese communities?
solated communities, made trade difficult, and allowed different local cultures and dialects to develop.
How did Qin Shi Huangdi weaken the power of nobles?
He took land from nobles, gave land to peasants, forced nobles to move to the capital, and ruled through officials loyal to him.
What is filial piety?
Respect and obedience toward parents and elders.
Why was Chang’an important during the Tang Dynasty?
It was the capital, one of the largest cities in the world, and a center of trade, religion, and culture.
What is the system for selecting government officials in Ancient China?
Civil Service Exam