Famous People
This emperor drank mercury, also known as one of the most poisonous substances. He drank this to be immortal, but turns out, it killed him. Who is he?
Who is Qin Shi Huang?
These are tall pillars where soldiers sit in and hide. What are they?
What are look-out towers/guard towers?
This belief has a special 2-sided Yin and Yang. With this belief, you can avoid struggle and violence. What belief is this?
What is Daoism?
This dynasty built new and reestablished older trade links with the outside world through overland as well as maritime routes.
This invention has been around for a while, and come in many shapes and sizes. They can be round, square, small, and can be prescribed or blue. What are they?
What are eyeglasses?
This man wanted education to be spread, to give children a place to learn. He also created Confucianism, or the belief of a peaceful life. Who is he?
Who is Confucius?
The Great Wall is long, reaching over 10,000 feet. It’s was also a this World Heritage Site in December of 1987. Hint: 6 letters
What is UNESCO?
This belief allows you to worship ancestors and human-centered virtues for living a nice, peaceful life. What is this belief?
What is Confucianism?
Achievements include the refurbishment of the Great Wall to its greatest glory, large naval expeditions, vibrant maritime trade, and the rise of a heavily monetized economy. Which empire?
What is the Ming Dynasty
We use this daily to pay. It’s green, it roams around in the street, and if you’re lucky, you get one. The rarest is 2. What is this?
What is paper money?
This man wrote “The Art of War,” and believed in war and battle. He believed that the strategy of “drawing your enemy out” would help win the war. Who is he?
Who is Sun Tzu?
These types of people helped build the Great Wall. Many were poor, and needed this job. Many died. Who are they?
What/Who are slaves/mercenaries?
With this belief, you only believe in the law, or the rules. You don’t really care about your personal religious faith. Which belief is this?
What is Legalism?
This empire is known for its long reign and achievements - also inventing the civil service exams. Also, scientific advancements such as the invention of paper, use of water clocks and sundials to measure time, and development of a seismograph. Which empire?
The art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction.
What is architecture?
This guy, his name two words, 4 letters, was a Chinese military general, philosopher, and a politician during the Warring States period. Who is he?
Who is Wu Qi?
What did people not do along the Great Wall but did on the Silk Road?
What is trade?
This belief is the most popular one, and originated over 2,500 years ago. You believe you must reach enlightenment and nirvana. What belief is this?
What is Buddhism?
This dynasty lasted a long time, but fell because of the feudal rulers of outlying provinces gained more authority. This dynasty created iron, crossbows, and much more. Which empire?
What is the Zhou Dynasty?
This goes into the fireplace, heating up a toasty fire. It is black and round, and very dusty. What is this?
What is coal?
He was a military leader, a political figure from the fallen Qin Dynasty, and he was famous for being the general who was part of the rebels that overthrew the Qin. Who is this man?
Who is Xiang Yu?
On the side of the wall, in the ground, there are pits. The builders throw the slaves in there when they what?
What is death?
This belief is where you believe in Jesus, or the son of God. You believe in the resurrection of Jesus. What belief is this?
What is Christianity?
This dynasty was the first dynasty of imperial China. It also established the first best Chinese empire. What empire is this?
What is the Qin Dynasty?
After his return to Europe, he wrote a book. He described everything he did, and everything that happened. What was his book called?
What is "The Travels of Marco Polo"?