Rivers
What river is also called “China’s Sorrow.”?
Yellow River
Did mountains help protect China?
Mountains helped protect China
A ruling family is called this.
Dynasty
Heaven chose the ruler.
Heaven chose the ruler.
Were most people farmers?
Most were farmers
Did Rivers help farmers grow food?
Rivers helped farmers by providing water
Did deserts made travel hard?
Deserts did in fact make travel hard
This dynasty used bronze.
Shang Dynasty
This thinker taught respect.
Confucius
Were families important?
Family was central to society
Did flooding destroy villages?
Flooding could/did destroy villages
What is the geographical feature that isolated China?
The Himalayas
This dynasty united China.
Qin Dynasty
How did good rulers kept power?
Good rulers kept their power through effective governance
Did people live in villages?
They mostly lived in villages
What river is known for its long length?
Yangtze River
Name a major desert in China?
Gobi Desert
Which dynasty is known for the Terracotta Army?
Qin Dynasty
What philosophy emphasizes harmony and respect?
Confucianism
What was a common job in ancient China?
Laborers or artisans were common jobs
Which river is the longest in China?
Yangtze River
How did the geography of China impact its culture?
It kept China relatively isolated from other cultures
What was the last imperial dynasty of China?
Qing Dynasty
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
A belief that ruler's power comes from divine approval
How did daily life differ in urban vs. rural areas?
Daily life included different roles, like merchants in cities and farmers in the countryside