Ancient China 1
Use Page 10 (China Map). Which of the 5 geographic locations would be best for people to live? HINT: There are 2 possibilities, just list ONE!
The Chang Jiang Basin or The North China Plain.
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
Which philosophy is closely connected to Confucianism?
Han Dynasty
During the Qin Dynasty, the original Great Wall of China was primarily constructed using what type of materials?
dirt and reeds or wild grass
Which main philosophy of Ancient China promoted good conduct and respect for the elders?
Confucianism
Give 3 examples of things the Qin Dynasty did to unify China
Standardized coins, writing, code of laws, used legalism, organized gov't differently than ever before
A Chinese philosopher who was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history, and still today, who believes people are good but should follow "Golden Rule".
Confucius
Which item could only be found in China? HINT: Think of the items traded or invented.
Silk
Use Page 15. Who owned the land under the system of Feudalism?
Nobles
Use Page 10 (China Map). What 2 rivers provided fresh water for China's ancient people?
Yellow and Yangtze River(s)
Describe the philosophy of yin and yang.
It is about balance: dark/light, evil/good
Use Page 12 (Elevation Map) Which COLOR describes elevation levels between 4500 and 8200 ft.?
BROWN
Use Page 13. Why did philosophies develop in China?
They were developed after a long period of war to create unity and peace for the people.
Use Page 15. What was the name of the power or law that was believed to be granted from the heavens?
Mandate of Heaven
Use Page 15. When emperor Qin ended feudalism, he gave the land back to the:
peasants
Use Page 10 (China Map). Which "natural border" is closest to the Great Wall of China?
The Gobi Desert
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall?
To keep out nomadic invaders from the North protection
Use Page 15. The period of time that lasted for 250 years at the end of the Zhou Dynasty. HINT: Chinese states were fighting against each other.
Warring States Period
Use Page 15. At some point during the Dynastic Cycle, a "bad" thing happened where the people began to lose faith in their emperor. What is a example of a "bad" thing?
Tsunami, Earthquake, Flood, Famine, War
Use Page 16. Name 3 locations that were connected to the Silk Road.
China, India, Mesopotamia, Arabia, Egypt, Africa, Greece, Rome, and Britain (England).
Under which dynasty were the terracotta warriors created?
Qin
Use Page 13. Which Philosophy is closely connected to Buddhism?
Daoism
What does "standardizing"mean?
Making things the same.
What political philosophy gives all the power to a single leader where FORCE and PUNISHMENTS are encouraged for all consequences?
Legalism
Use Page 17. Name 3 reasons why caravans would prefer to travel to oasis towns.
Rest, eat, get supplies, protection, and trade with other merchants.