Ancient China 1
Name the Mongolian ruler who invaded ancient china
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
What was the first empire in China?
Qin Dynasty
Tell me how tea was invented
leaves fell into a cup
Who was one of the main philosophers in Ancient China that promoted manners and respect for the ancestors?
Confucianism/Confuscious
Explain why the great wall of china looks like it was built by different people
Miss A will determine right answer
A Chinese philosopher who was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history, and still today, who believes people are good but should follow rules
Confucius
What was China's primary export? (think trade)
Silk
True or False: You can see the Great Wall of China from space
False
What 2 rivers provided fresh water for China?
Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
What is one of the major religions in China?
Buddhism
Why was the terracotta army built?
Protection during the afterlife
The landform that separates China to the north
What is Gobi Desert?
What continent is China in?
Asia
A number of rulers from the same family line
Dynasty
What is the capital of China?
Beijing
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall?
To keep out nomadic invaders from the North.
The period of time that lasted for 200 years that made people look for ways to restore order and peace in China
Warring States Period
Name one of the inventions we talked about in class and tell me why it was important.
Silk, paper, tea, gunpowder, wheelbarrow
An ancient trading route connecting China to Europe to carry goods between the civilizations
The Silk Road
Rather than states, what are the areas of land in china called...?
Provinces
Tell me what a dynasty is
a type of monarchy with a continuous ruling family
How did the mountains make governing China difficult?
Mountains created obstacles for governing the large empire.
What chinese invention helped with navigation?
Compass
Why is it important to know someone's Chinese zodiac?
Find out their age, characteristics, etc...