Intro/Geography
China is located on which continent?
Asia
The _____ class of people in Ancient China were often rich, but not very respected.
Merchant
This "First Emperor of China" was cruel and treated his people poorly, and his tomb was found with 8,000 terra cotta soldiers.
Qin
This fabric was created by the Ancient Chinese and used to make beautiful, shiny clothing.
Silk
The Chinese language is made up of ______, instead of letters.
China was ruled by powerful families called _____.
Dynasties
The Ancient Chinese family was ruled by the ______.
Father
This dynasty existed for over 800 years and was the longest lasting dynasty.
Zhou
Silk was created from the cocoons of _____.
Silkworms
This was a group of trading routes stretching from China all the way to Rome.
The Silk Road
China is surrounded by _____, which helped protect it from invaders.
Natural barriers (desert, mountains, ocean).
Women were considered _____ men in Ancient China:
a) equal to
b) less valuable than
c) more valuable than
b) less valuable than
This dynasty is known for uniting all of China and ending the warring period.
Qin
This Chinese invention was used on ships to help them navigate across the oceans.
Compass
Legend has it that the color red was originally used during Lunar New Year to ______.
Scare away the monster, Nian.
What were the two main crops that were grown in Ancient China?
Millet and rice
What did the Ancient Chinese farmers often use as fertilizer their crops?
Night soil
The Mandate of Heaven was created during this dynasty.
Which of these is NOT a contribution from Ancient China?
a) 365 day calendar
b) Printing
c) Porcelain
a) 365 day calendar
What was a surprising material that the Ancient Chinese used to build the Great Wall?
Sticky rice
What are the two major rivers that run through China?
The Yellow River and the Yangtze River
Only the _____ attended school in Ancient China.
Wealthy boys
People created taotie masks to protect themselves from evil spirits during this dynasty.
Shang
This Chinese invention was originally used to send messages, measure distance, and test the wind.
Kites
Groups of merchants that traveled a long the Silk Road were called _______.
Caravans