Geography
This barrier separates China from the Indian subcontinent
What are the Himalayan mountains
The first emperor of China. United the Warring States
Who is Qin Shi.
This 8,000-mile-long structure was built to protect China's northern borders from invading nomadic tribes.
What is the Great Wall of China.
This ethical system, founded by a renowned teacher, emphasizes respect for elders, moral integrity, and the importance of education in society.
What is Confucianism
This river, known as China's Sorrow, is also known as the Cradle of Chinese Civilization
What is the Yellow River
Who is Confucius
This Han invention was used for navigation amongst ancient Chinese sailors.
What is the magnetic compass
Philosophy defined by severe, harsh punishment for wrongdoers, rewards for law-abiding citizens
What is Legalism
The Chinese word for "Yellow River"
What is Huang He
The first king of Israel, united the 12 tribes
Who is King Saul
This luxurious material, highly sought after in ancient trade, was produced in Han dynasty China
What is silk
This divine approval was believed to justify the rule of emperors and could be lost through poor governance or natural disasters.
What is the Mandate of Heaven
This vast desert in northern China and southern Mongolia is known for its extreme temperatures and role in ancient trade routes.
What is the Gobi Desert
Three ways the first emperor of China united the Warring States
What is..
Standardized Language
Standardized Currency
Great Wall of China
Standardized Weights/ Measurements
Building Road Systems
Conquering other states
This printing technique, first developed in ancient China, involved carving text or images onto a wooden surface, inking it, and pressing it onto paper.
What is wood block printing
This collection of sayings and ideas, attributed to a famous philosopher and his disciples, became a foundational text for Confucianism.
What is the Analects
The founder of Legalism.
What is Han Fei
This fine, translucent ceramic was first developed in China and became highly prized around the world for its beauty and durability.