Geography
what are the three major rivers
Huang He, Yangtze, yellow
What is Confucianism
A system of beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius.
What is Silk
A material used to make garments and make household item.
What is the first dynasty
Archaeologists have unearthed clay pots and cups in the Huang He the valley that date back thousands of years Huang He was the birthplace of Chinese civilization.
Who did ancient China trade with
Rome
The desert to the north
Gobi desert
When did Confucius live
They lived when rival kings fought each other for power.
What is a wheelbarrow
a small cart with a single wheel at the front and two supporting legs and two handles at the rear, used typically for carrying loads in building-work or gardening.
Who were the warlords
A military commander exercising civil power by force, usually in a limited area.
How did China trade
They used silk roads
The ocean to the east
Pacific Ocean
How many gods did China have
200
What is rubber
Rubber is a material, which can stretch and shrink. It is a polymer. It can be produced from natural sources (e.g. natural rubber) or can be synthesised on an industrial scale.
Who were the Shang
Archaeologists have unearthed long-buried walls and buildings. These ruins show that the Shang built the first cities in China. As the Shang kingdom grew, kings sent out large armies to defend the kingdoms borders.
What did China trade.
Teas, salt, sugar, porcelain, spices
Largest in the world, protected China from the southwest.
Himalaya mountains
What does dualism mean
Chinese philosophy concerned with obtaining long life and living in harmony with nature
What is gunpowder
an explosive consisting of a powdered mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal. The earliest known propellant explosive, gunpowder has now largely been superseded by high explosives, although it is still used for quarry blasting and in fuses and fireworks.
What did the Shang build.
During the Shang dynasty, the Chinese created objects made of bronze. Shang bronze objects included sculptures, daggers, vases, cups, and urns or large ceremonial containers.
How many social classes are in ancient China
4 classes
How big is China
3.705 million miles sq.
What does legalism mean
A Chinese philosophy that stressed the importance of laws.
What are China’s main achievements
Silk, paper, wheelbarrow, rubber and gunpowder.
What was Chinas longest dynasty
The Zhou ruled China for more than 800 years longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history.
What people are in the 4 social classes
Noble, farmers or peasants, artisans or craftsman, and merchants.