Geography
What mountain range separates China from India?
The Himalaya Mountains
Who was the founder of Confucianism?
Confucius
What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?
To protect against northern invasions
Who was the group that invaded China in the movie Mulan?
The Huns
In Ancient China, both men and women could fight in wars? (T/F)
What is one reason the Huang He (Yellow River) is called “China’s Sorrow”?
Deadly floods
What is the Daoist concept of opposing forces of nature?
Ying and Yang
Which dynasty is known for creating beautiful bronze work and early writing?
Shang Dynasty
What was the time of Civil War after the fall of the Zhou Dynasty called?
Warring States Period
How did the Silk Road impact China’s economy?
Ideas, goods, and cultures were exchanged
What major river was central to the development of Ancient Chinese civilization?
Yellow River (Huang He)
Which philosophy emphasized harsh laws and punishment for breaking the rules?
Legalism
Which dynasty was known for unifying China and standardizing weights, measures, and currency?
Qin Dynasty
What is it called when a king creates control by dividing land into smaller parts making it easier to rule.
Feudal System
Which city was the farthest west on the Silk Road?
Rome
How did China’s natural barriers, like mountains and deserts, affect its development?
They protected China and helped it develop a unique culture
What is the belief that the ruler of China is chosen by the gods.
The Mandate to Heaven
Which dynasty introduced The Mandate of Heaven
Zhou Dynasty
Which dynasty lasted the longest?
Zhou Dynasty
What is the name of a virtue emphasizing respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and ancestors.
Filial Piety
What desert is in the northern part of China?
The Gobi Desert
Which philosophy emphasized respect for elders, family loyalty, and proper behavior?
Confucianism
The invention of paper occurred during which dynasty?
Han Dynasty
What did Shi Huangdi (Qin Shi Huang) do as a ruler of the Qin Dynasty?
Unified China and was the first Emperor of China
In Ancient China’s social hierarchy, which group was generally at the bottom?
Merchants and Slaves