Geography
What geographical features made overland travel difficult?
Mountains and Deserts
Which dynasty is considered the first in traditional Chinese history?
Xia Dynasty
What important invention occurred during the Han Dynasty?
Paper
What did Laozi believe people should do instead of pursuing worldly ambition?
Turn to nature and the Dao.
Why were camels important for trade along the Silk Road?
They could travel long distances without water.
Why is the Huang He sometimes called "China's Sorrow"?
It had unpredictable deadly floods
What important concept developed during the Zhou Dynasty?
The Mandate of Heaven
What were oracle bones used for during the Shang Dynasty?
Interpreting and recording questions
What was Kong Zi (Confucius) primarily concerened with teaching people during China's period of moral decline?
How to live with integrity and maintain traditional values.
What was the approximate length of the Silk Road?
4,000 miles
Who ordered the existing walls in Northern China to be connected together?
Qin Shi Huang
Which ruler established the Han Dynasty?
Liu Bang
What discovery was made in 1974 CE related to Qin Shi Huang?
TerraCotta Warriors
What is one key difference between Confucianism and Daoism?
Daoism focuses on harmony with nature.
How far did most traders travel along the Silk Road?
Only short segments, selling to merchants at trading posts.
Name the desert that borders China.
Gobi Desert
What major achievement of the Qin Dynasty helped unite China?
Uniform writing system
What contributed to the deaths of workers during the wall's construction?
Accidents, disease, exhaustion, and lack of food.
How long did Confucianism remain influential in Chinese society and government?
Through the 1900s CE
Name 3 goods that were commonly traded on the Silk Road.
Silk, Paper, Tea, Gunpowder, Rice, and Spices (or other acceptable goods)
What mountain range separates China from India?
The Himalaya Mountain Range
What system did the Han Dynasty use to choose government officials?
Civil Service Exams
What was the primary purpose of beacon towers along the wall?
For soldiers to keep watch
According to the Mandate of Heaven, What indicated that a ruler had lost heaven's favor?
Bad crops and floods
Name at least one disease that spread through the Silk Road.
Measles, Small Pox, Bubonic Plague