Roles of Key Groups
Role of the emperor
Decided laws, taxes, foreign policy, etc.
What are the three religions in Ancient China?
Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism
Who was Qin Shi Huang Di?
The first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. He united China after the warring states period.
The Yellow & Yangtze Rivers
What benefit did the Himalaya Mountains provide for China?
Protection against weather and invaders from the south
Role of Priests
To advise the emperor and speak to the gods.
What is Confucianism?
Promotes ancestor worship and human-centered virtues for living a peaceful life.
What was the warring states period?
A period where many states in China fought for power.
Name one desert in China
Gobi or Taklamakan Desert
Name two inventions from China.
Gunpowder, compass, alcohol, silk, umbrella, porcelain, rocket, bronze, kite, etc.
Role of Women
Mainly domestic responsibilities e.g. cooking and cleaning
What is Taoism?
Self-cultivation, a deeper appreciation of the Tao, and more harmonious existence.
What are the terracotta warriors?
An army built out of terracotta by Huang Di to protect him in the afterlife.
What is a plateau?
A raised area of flat land that is very fertile.
What is the Great Wall of China?
The Great Wall of China is a series of wall fortifications in China.
Role of Merchants
Made objects to trade e.g. silk, weapons, furtniture.
What is Buddhism?
The goal of Buddhism is to become enlightened and reach nirvana
Name one achievement from Qin Shi Huang Di.
Started the Great Wall of China, made the terracotta warriors, unified writing system, etc.
Name 5 countries that border China.
North Korea, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam
What is the Silk Road?
The Silk road was a network of trade routes that connected China with places like the Roman Empire.
Mainly farmers
What is Yin & Yang?
Why do some people say Qin Shi Huang Di was a bad emperor?
Burned books, violent and oppressive ruler.
Himalayas and Kunlun mountains
Who is Genghis Khan?
Genghis Khan was the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire.