Social Classes
How many social classes were there?
four
Who made decisions regarding marriage?
parents
Where is China located?
Asia
Name some Chinese inventions.
Wheelbarrow
compass
gun powder
paper money
Why did the Qin dynasty fall?
Revolt
Emperor
Who was in charge of the household?
Grandfather/ oldest son
What types of landforms did China have?
Mountains, deserts, plateaus, plains
What was the main crop in ancient China?
Rice
What did the Han Dynasty promote?
peace
What group was not considered to be part of society?
Slaves
Women did not have social status until when?
They became a mother
What did China build for protection?
The Great Wall
What was the silk road?
Trade route connecting China and Rome
Under what dynasty were the terracotta soldiers built?
Qin Dynasty
What characteristics define the gentry?
Elite
Can hold government office
Must pass imperial exams
Most people in ancient China were what?
What was the name of the river that was yellow?
Yellow River
What is the largest desert in China called?
Gobi Desert
Where did Buddhism originate?
India
What jobs did the emperor have?
Rule the country
head religious ceremonies
lead country into war
Describe the life of a woman in ancient China
Treated as property
No status until she became a mother
Must obey
Mt. Everest
How did the Chinese print?
How many main religions existed in ancient China?
Three