Artefacts and Inventions
Who was responsible for the Great Wall of China?
Qin Shi Huang
Definition: A system of government, defined by a series of rulers from the same family
A Dynasty
Northern invaders (Mongols)
How is silk made?
From silkworms
What is the name of a person involved in selling or sypplying goods?
A merchant
What animal pulled a chariot?
A horse
What was the purpose of the Terracotta Army?
An afterlife army for Qin Shi Huang's tomb
What is the name of the mandate that says a ruler must be chosen by the gods?
Mandate of Heaven
What were the two main reasons of warfare in ancient China?
To gain land and to get rid of an old ruler
What was Emperor Qin looking for when alchemists discovered gunpowder? (bonus points for correct terminology)
Immortality (The Elixir of Life
Chinese tradition of women breaking their toes and wrapping them under their feet
Foot binding
What were the four major weapons of ancient China?
Bow (Gong),
Crossbow (Nu),
Sword (Dao),
Axe (Fu)
Geomancers
Who is directly below peasants on the social hierarchy of ancient China?
Merchants
Which branch of the army benefited from the compass the most?
Sailors