Ancient China 1
Priests would scratch marking on a turtle shell and then heat the shell up to reveal the answer to the emperor's questions. These are known as....
Oracle Bones
The act of pouring molten bronze liquid into a mold to create vases and other artifacts. This is known as...
Bronze Casting
This river is the 3rd longest river in Asia. It's name actually means "long river".
The Chang Jiang River
This philosophy believes that all people are inherently bad and need the strictest laws and rules to be governed effectively.
Legalism
This was constructed because Qin Shi Huang wanted something that would protect Northern China from invaders. This impressive structure spanned 3,100 miles during his reign.
The Great Wall of China
This river looks yellow because of the rich, fertile silt that is found on the bottom of the river bed.
The Huang He River
Some say that this was the first, true dynasty of Ancient China but others are not sure because there are no artifacts to prove they existed. What is the dynasty?
The Xia Dynasty
A series of rulers, leaders, or a ruling family that maintains power over a country or region for a long time, with power usually passing down within the same family line, like from parent to child, creating a family rule period is called...
A dynasty
The idea that Heaven (a divine power) grants a ruler the right to rule, but only if they govern justly and wisely is called
The Mandate of Heaven
The second highest point in Asia, also known as "the rooftop of the world".
The Tibetan Plateau
The Zhou Dynasty was best known for its ____________________. The work during that time is one of the greatest cultural achievements in the ancient world.
Accomplishments/acheivements
The Great Wall was designed to stop the ___________ ___________________ from invading China.
Northern invaders
Traders would face ___________ along the Silk Road.
Dangers/harsh weather/trouble
The Zhou dynasty is often referred to as China’s __________ ______. ( Hint: a time of peace and prosperity).
Golden Age
Liquid bronze being poured over tightly packed clay molds is known as _____________ ______________.
Bronze Casting
How were goods transported along the silk road?
Carried/animals/wagons.
Define Confucianism.
An ancient Chinese belief system, which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and morality
Define Daoism/Taoism.
An ancient Chinese philosophy and religion that instructs believers on how to exist in harmony with the universe through nature.
This desert is often considered odd because it is so cold! What is its name?
The Gobi Desert
Describe the social hierachy of Ancient China.
Emperor
Warrior
Artisians
Peasants
What is my new puppy called?
Thumper!
Where does my daughter now go to school?
Norfolk Aggie
How many years have I been working at SSCPS?
6!
What is my favorite season of all-time?
Winter!
What is my favorite sport?
Football. I try to watch every game!