Dynasties
In which dynasty was China split in two?
Song Dynasty
Which Mongol leader was able to conquer all of China?
Khubalai Khan
Why was the Great Wall of China originally built?
the Great Wall of China
What group of people turned against the Song emperor and took control of northern China?
Jurchen tribe
Who visited China during the rule of Khubalai Khan and wrote a book about his palace?
Marco Polo
How is silk made?
What food item were the Song able to grow well in the hot, humid south?
rice
Which dynasty is responsible for inventing fireworks?
Tang Dynasty
Why is Wu Zhao a unique figure in Chinese history?
She was the first and only woman emperor.
Why was the silk road originally built (think about what the Chinese were trading for)?
to make trading silk for horses easier
Which dynasty gave China its name?
Qin Dynasty
What is the earliest dynasty to leave proof of their existence?
Shang
What was the Song emperor Hui Zong most interested in (rather than protecting the country)?
How was gunpowder discovered? (*think about what they were trying to make)
on accident when the Chinese were trying to discover how to make gold
What two rivers did the original Chinese settle between? Why did they settle there?
- the Yellow and the Yangtze Rivers
- because the area was more temperate and they were able to settle and grow food there
Qin
Why did the Chinese people hate Khubalai Khan as their ruler?
raising taxes
Describe at least one reason why Khubalai's postal system was so efficient.
- extensive and well built roads
- lots of postal stations with fresh horses
- riders wore bells to alert others of their coming
What does the Mandate from Heaven state?
that the gods give authority to one, just ruler