Dynasties
Which dynasty lasted the longest?
Han
How did the Ancient Chinese make multiple copies of the same text or illustration?
Wood block printing.
Which desert protects China from invasion from the North?
Gobi Desert.
Why was China difficult to govern?
Too much space.
Which leader was buried alongside thousands of terracotta soldiers?
How did the magnetic compass help the Chinese?
Allowed them to plan cities more carefully and navigate on boats.
Which river is to the South?
Yangtze River.
Kind King.
Why did the Han Dynasty last so much longer than others?
They used Confucious' ideas.
Where does silk come from?
The cocoons of silk worms.
Why is the Yellow River called that?
Silt gave the water a yellow hue.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
The belief that China's kings were chosen by gods.
Which dynasty consolidated power around the Emperor, eliminating regional governors?
Qin Dynasty
What was Chinese paper made from?
Bamboo pulp.
What three features protect China from invasion?
Himalayan Mountains, Gobi Desert, and the Pacific Ocean.
What is legalism?
The idea that people are inherently evil, so Kings must create a system of strict laws and harsh punishments to force them to act right.
What is a censor?
A person working for the king who was in charge of destroying materials that were not nice to the king.
What is porcelain
A type of ceramic/clay.
How did Geography affect China's culture?
How did Emperor Qin make himself more powerful?
Bringing the provinces under his direct control and creating censors to monitor government officials.