Early Chinese Dynasties
This dynasty was the first recorded dynasty in China and had a strict social hierarchy.
What is Shang Dynasty
Describe the social classes during the Shang Dynasty from highest to lowest. *Hint: there are six>*
King, nobles, warriors, artisans, farmers, slaves.
This river is known as the Yellow River and often flooded.
Huang He
This trade route connected China to Europe and Southwest Asia.
Silk Road
This philosophy focused on order, respect, and proper behavior.
Confucianism
This dynasty introduced the Mandate of Heaven.
What is Zhou Dynasty?
This belief explained that rulers were chosen by heaven and could lose power if they ruled poorly.
What is Mandate of Heaven?
This is the longest river in China.
Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)
The Silk Road was first created during this dynasty.
Han Dynasty
This emperor converted to Buddhism after the Kalinga War.
Ashoka
This dynasty reunited China after 300 years of war.
What is Sui Dynasty?
This idea emphasized respect for parents and elders.
What is Filial Piety
Why did China enter a period of isolationism?
The Chinese believed they were the most civilized people and did not need the outside world
Why was the friendship between Marco Polo and Kublai Khan significant?
Marco Polo recorded his experiences in China, increasing European curiosity and interest in China
Define Dynasty
A line of rulers from the same family
This dynasty invented gunpowder, the compass, and movable type.
What is Song Dynasty ?
This exam tested knowledge of Confucian teachings to select government officials.
What is Civil Service Exam
True or False: Mongols were at the top of society during the Yuan Dynasty and did not socialize with Chinese people.
True Explain
True or False: The Mongols created the largest land empire in medieval history.
True Explain!!!
This Mongol ruler welcomed Marco Polo to his court.
Kublai Khan
Which dynasty strengthened or reinstated the Civil Service Exam?
What is Tang dynasty?
Which dynasty strengthened or reinstated the Civil Service Exam?
What is Tang Dynasty?
This structure is a symbol of Chinese isolationism.
Great Wall of China
This European traveler wrote about his experiences in China.
Marco Polo
This empire experienced a golden age of trade, science, and literature.
Gupta Empire