Inventions
Which invention was use for navigation?
Compass
What was used as the written language in Ancient China?
Symbols
What were the rulers of Ancient China called?
Emperors
Which continent is China located on?
What invention was used to make clothing in Ancient China?
Bonus: How did they create this invention?
Silk
Bonus: By using the silkworm's cocoon
Which architectural design was created in Ancient China?
Bonus: What was its purpose?
The Great Wall
Bonus: To protect against invaders
What was the climate like in Ancient China, especially around the Huang He River Valley (Northern China)?
it was colder and dry
Which 2 water features are found in China?
Huang He River and Yangtze River
Name at least two Capital Resources in Ancient China.
Compass, chisel, pulley, kite, fireworks, etc.
Which invention was used to measure the distance an army was from their enemies during war?
Kite
What was one flaw of the Great Wall of China?
it was too long; not enough people to guard against invaders; invaders had tools to help get over the wall
What were Chinese dynasties and who ruled them?
They were families who ruled Ancient China headed by the Emperor.
Along which body of water?
terracing
What type of people helped build the Great Wall of China?
How did the Ancient Chinese adapt to farming along hills and mountains?
They created terraces to help with farming
Fill in the blank with a Cardinal/Intermediate Direction:
The Yangtze River is located ________ of the Huang He River
South
Name 2 Human Resources in Ancient China.
trader, farmer, miner, etc.
Which invention used bright colors to ward of evil spirits/celebrate holidays?
Fireworks
What was the silk road?
Bonus: what role did it play in Ancient China's economy (how they made money)?
It was a trade route between Asia to the Mediterranean that allowed for Ancient China to flourish.
Bonus: It help the economy grow by trading goods, like silk, to earn money. It also allowed for the Chinese to acquire goods not found in China (like papyrus).
What is the difference between a natural resource and a capital resource?
Natural Resource: comes from nature
Capital Resource: Made by man from natural resources
Which body of water borders China to the east?
What was grown in northern China? What was grown in southern China?