History
How old is the Chinese Empire?
It's written history goes back 3,500 years.
How long is The Great Wall?
5,500 miles.
What invention led to fireworks and guns?
Gunpowder.
What was the highest rank in Chinese society?
The Emperor and royal family.
Why was a peasant's life hard?
They farmed, served in the army, and worked on government building projects.
What is another name for "The Emperor's Clay Army"?
The Terracotta Army.
What is current capital of China?
Beijing.
What invention is attached to a rope and flies in the sky?
Kites.
What was the second highest rank in Chinese society?
Civil servants.
What did many members of the royal famly own?
Large amounts of land.
What were the Shang famous for?
Their bronze weapon and gear.
What did the Chinese traditionally name their country? What does it mean in English?
Zhongquo, it means "Middle Kingdom."
What invention do sailors use to navigate?
The Compass.
What were people who worked with their hands called?
Artisans and craftspeople.
What did some poor people due in order to make it by?
They sold their daughters to be servants of the rich.
What year did the Chinese Empire collapse?
1912.
Where was Shi Huangdi's capital and what was it's name?
Xianyang, in the Huang He river valley.
How did the Chinese create paper?
A soggy mixture of old rages, bark, and bamboo.
What did Civil servants do?
They played a key role in bringing order and stability to society. They collected taxes, enforced laws, organized works, and judged court cases.
How many rooms does the Forbidden City have?
What did China discover the secrets of?
Silk-making.
What discouraged trade and travel to and form China?
It's mountain ranges and deserts.
What Chinese invention do you think is the most important? Why?
Answers will vary.
What was a benefit of being a high ranking ciivl servant?
You got to serve in the Emperor's royal court.
What did the poor eat in Ancient China?
Wheat noodles, steamed bread, and bean curd.