Geography
What is the original name of the Yellow River?
This word means "a wheel made to turn by the water flowing against it".
Waterwheel
This historical figure led the origin story of creating the Yellow River with the help of a dragon.
Yu the Great
This invention allow Chinese miners to mine things like salt.
What was the first major dynasty of China? (x5 points)
Shang Dynasty
This mountain chain stretches across the Southwestern border of China.
The Himalayas
This word means "an official who watches others for correct behavior".
Censor
This man was the leader of the Han dynasty. (x3 points)
Han Wudi
This invention allowed Chinese farmers to dig up soil quickly.
Cast Iron Plow
How did Chinese farmers influence the arts?
They made silk words that produced silk thread.
This is the other river that is south of the Yellow River.
The Yangtze River
This word means "a person that someone is descended from".
Ancestor
This God was a religious figure that came to the later part of Ancient China.
Buddha
This invention allowed Chinese writers to write on a simple surface. (x2 points if you can name what they made paper out of)
Paper and Bamboo
Why was there a need for the Great Wall of China?
What desert stretches across the northern border of China?
The Gobi Desert
What word means "The Administrative Service of a government"? (x2 points)
Civil Service
This man created a philosophy where people simply like their ancenstors.
Confucian
This invention allowed Chinese builders to carry heavy loads with ease.
Wheelbarrow
What was the purpose of Oracle Bones?
They were used to communicate with Gods/Ancestors.
What is the area of fertile land in China called? (x2 points if you can tell me what percent of China's land is made up by this geographic feature)
The North China Plain (10%)
This word means "Having title or possession by reason of birth".
Hereditary
This man led the Qin Dynasty in Ancient China.
Qin Shihuangdi
This invention allowed Chinese sailors to sail easier and turn their ships easier (2 answers)
Sails and Rudders
What was a common material that was used by Chinese artisans?
Jade