Dynasties
During which dynasty was the Great Wall of China primarily built?
Qin Dynasty
What material was the Terracotta Army made of?
Clay
What continent is China on?
Asia
How did the Yangtze River contribute to ancient Chinese civilization?
It supported agriculture, trade, and transportation
The Silk Road was primarily used for?
Trade and Commerce
Which invention from ancient China was used to determine direction?
Compass
What is silk made from?
Cocoons of Silk worms
What natural barrier helped protect China from invasion from the southwest?
Himalaya Mountains
Which major river system, known as "China's Sorrow" due to its frequent flooding, flows through northern China?
The Yellow River
The Great Wall of China is _____ miles long?
13,170
Who was the first emperor to unify China?
Qin Shi Huang
Name one of the Four Great Inventions of ancient China?
Compass, gunpowder, paper, and block printing
What body of water lies to the east of ancient China?
Pacific Ocean
Where is the Three Gorges Dam located?
Yangtze River
Which famous trade route connected ancient China to other parts of Asia and Europe?
The Silk Road
What was the main purpose of the Terracotta Army?
To protect the emperor in the afterlife
What philosophical system, developed by Confucius, emphasized respect for authority and proper behavior?
Confucianism
What natural barrier helped protect China from invasion from the southwest?
Himalaya Mountains
What two rivers does the Grand Canal connect?
The Yellow and the Yangtze rivers
What is the main purpose of the Grand Canal?
To connect the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers for trade
The Forbidden City was home to ____ different emperors.
24
What is the primary purpose of the Three Gorges Dam?
To generate hydroelectric power and control flooding
Which man-made feature helped protect ancient China from invasions from the north?
The Great Wall of China
On what river is the Three Gorges Dam located?
Yangtze River
What was one of the major environmental impacts of building the Three Gorges Dam?
It flooded an enormous area, causing millions of people to lose their homes.