Dynasties
Name four dynasties in chronological order.
Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
What was the first form of Chinese writing found on?
Oracle Bones
Which river looks yellow because of the loess or wind-blown silt that is in the water?
Yellow (Huang He) River
What was the first dynasty in traditional Chinese history?
Xia Dynasty
Which dynasty created the 12-month calendar and was the first to produce bronze?
Shang Dynasty
Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River
What was the earliest Chinese dynasty supported by archeological evidence?
This dynasty used oracle bones.
Shang Dynasty
Who founded Confucianism?
What were the values of Confucianism?
Confucius
respect for elders, education and wisdom, strong government by respected leaders
What was built to protect China's northern border?
Great Wall of China
Which dynasty had the Hundred Schools of Thought?
Zhou Dynasty
What was the right to rule-decided by the gods?
Mandate of Heaven
What linked China to Europe/Africa/and other parts of Asia?
The Silk Road
Which dynasty had a standardized writing system, currency, weights and measures
Qin Dynasty
Terra Cotta Warriors
How did the physical geography of China influence its development?
(name 3 ways)
1. Geography helped keep China economically and culturally isolated throughout its early dynasties.
2. Its mountains and deserts made overland travel extremely difficult/Pacific Ocean was another barrier for travelers.
3. Its earliest dynasties began in the Huang He (Yellow) River Valley.