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What is the seismograph?
A device that tells where an earthquake is happening
What does your team name mean?
Geography - study of places on earth
Archeology - study of material remains
Anthropology - study of people
Biology - Study of life
What happened when paper became cheaper and easier to make?
More people could afford to read and write
What are the Terracotta Warriors?
Thousands of life-size clay soldiers in Qin's tomb
According to Legalism, how should a ruler govern the people?
With harsh punishments and strict laws
What is a golden age?
A time of peace and wealth with lots of ideas and inventions
What is the Silk Road?
A trade route that brought new products, ideas, and money
What was Ms. Radensky's favorite part of this unit?
The terracotta warriors
Who is Ms. Radensky's worst enemy?
Emperor Qin
In the feudal system, which class is responsible for the army?
The noblemen
According to Confucius, how should a ruler govern people?
By respecting all people and being a good role model
Which Dynasty took power after Qin died?
The Han Dynasty
Why did ancient people tend to live near rivers?
To easily get water for drinking and irrigating crops
Why do rulers often claim that they are gods or were chosen by gods?
To convince common people that they should rule
What topic is Ms. Radensky's father very knowledgeable about?
Sailing
What is calligraphy?
The art of handwriting
Where is China located in the world?
The Far East
Who is Ms. Radensky's best friend?
Confucius
How was Ancient China physically isolated from the rest of the world
Mountains, deserts, and the Pacific Ocean
Give two examples of how China is diverse
It has lots of different states, languages, and climates