Geography
China is on this continent
What is Asia?
This was the first dynasty of ancient China
What is the Shang Dynasty?
“Lead by example” is the main idea of which philosophy?
What is Confucianism?
How old was Qin Shi Huang when he became the king of the state of Qin?
What is 13 years old?
Why was the Silk Road opened?
What are civilizations west of China wanting to trade for silk?
Two Large _______ span across northern China
What are Deserts?
The Shang Dynasty used these as a form of currency
What are seashells?
This philosophy taught that humans are basically bad and must be controlled strictly.
What is Legalism?
What philosophy did Qin Shi Huang base his empire on?
What is Legalism?
In the eastern Silk Road, travelers faced three types of dangers. What was one?
What are Mirages, Sandstorms and Bandits?
Most of China's eastern border touches this feature
What is the ocean/sea?
True or False? The Shang Dynasty ruled over all of China.
False!
What philosophy is represented in this quote?
"To be humble at home, earnest at work, and faithful to all. Even among wild tribes none of this must be dropped.”
What is Confucianism?
Name two of the things that Qin Shi Haung standardized to help unify China.
What are weights, measures, currency, written language?
The Silk Road is known for the spreading of ideas from all over the known world. What is this type of spread of information called?
What is Cultural Diffusion?
This River runs through China
What is the Yellow River or Yangtze River?
The Shang used this item and fire to hear from their ancestors
What is an Oracle Bone?
The Kansas song “Dust in the Wind” is a perfect song to describe which philosophy?
What is Daoism?
What type of scholars opposed Qin Shi Huang's rule?
Who are Confucianists?
This port city was the last major stop on the Silk Road before goods were shipped to Europe.
What is Antioch?
This region of China was perfect for growing rice due to its hot, humid climate.
What are the Chang Jiang Basins?
These two social classes occupied the same level of the Shang social pyramid
What are artisans and traders?
According to legend, who founded Daosim?
Who is Laozi?
Qin Shi Huang's tomb is filled with thousands of warriors made from this type of clay.
What is Terra-cotta?
What type of camel was best suited for desert travel?
What are Bactrian Camels?