🏞️ Geography & Environment
What river is called “China’s Sorrow” due to its deadly floods?
Yellow River
Which dynasty is known for using oracle bones?
Shang
Which philosophy teaches people to follow nature and let things flow?
Daoism
What was one traditional role of women in ancient China?
managing the home, having children
What ancient novel tells a dramatic version of the Three Kingdoms period?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Why did flooding from the Yellow River affect how people viewed their rulers?
It was seen as a sign they had lost the Mandate of Heaven
Which dynasty introduced the idea of the Mandate of Heaven?
Zhou
Which philosophy believed strict laws and harsh punishments were the best way to rule?
Legalism
What was ancestor worship, and why was it important?
Honoring family spirits; tied to respect and tradition, avoiding hungry ghosts
What historical text gave a more factual version of the Three Kingdoms period?
Records of the Three Kingdoms
How might the shifting path of the Yellow River have impacted ancient cities or farmland?
Disrupted agriculture, destroyed homes, changed trade routes
Who was the first emperor to unify China?
Qin Shi Huang
How are Daoism and Legalism different in how they view government?
Daoism avoids rules; Legalism demands strict control
What was the purpose of the Great Wall?
To protect China from nomads to the North, to control the movement of trade and people
What is one way Romance of the Three Kingdoms exaggerates events compared to the Records of the Three Kingdoms ?
magic, perfect loyalty, superhuman heroes)
Name one natural barrier that helped protect ancient China from invasion.
mountains, deserts, ocean
Name one way Qin Shi Huang increased control over his empire
standardization, Legalist laws, walls
Give one example of how Confucian ideas still influence modern Chinese culture.
respect for elders, education, family roles
How did Ban Zhao’s writing reflect expectations for women?
It showed women were expected to be obedient and humble
Why might legends like Romance of the Three Kingdoms be more popular than historical records?
They’re dramatic, easier to remember, full of heroes
What yellow-colored soil made farming easier in northern China?
Loess
How did the Han Dynasty use Confucian ideas to govern differently from the Qin?
Focused on education, moral leadership, civil service, reduced punishments
What is the Confucian idea that children must respect and obey parents?
Filial piety
How did bronze casting show Shang and Zhou Dynasty power and skill?
Used in rituals, art, music, and warfare; showed wealth and order
What is a major difference between a character/person in Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Records of the Three Kingdoms
many possible answers