Calligraphy in China
What was the earliest Chinese writing called?
Pictograms (where words looked like the things they named)
How many Warring states were there in China?
Six
Qin Zheng changed his name to Shi Huangdi.
What does this name mean?
The First Emperor
Was The Great Wall of China finished during Shi Huangdi’s lifetime?
No, it took hundreds of years to finish
Who was the great teacher of Ancient India?
Buddha
What do we call later Chinese writing?
Calligraphy
What Warring states conquered the rest of China?
Qin (pronounced Chin)
Why did Shi Huangdiwant to build a wall?
To keep the Monguls out
Can you still see The Great Wall of China today?
Yes, about 9.4 percent is able to still be walked on
Who was the great teacher of Ancient China?
Confucius
Can you tell me the name of one of the several lines used in Chinese Calligraphy?
Horizontal line, vertical line, dot, downward stroke, sweeping downward stroke, hook
Where does China get its name from?
Qin (Chin)
What is the full name of the wall he built?
The Great Wall of China
How was the tomb of Shi Huangdi discovered?
Two farmers uncovered clay pieces while digging a well.
Tell me one thing that Confucius taught?
Obey people in Authority, don’t do anything to another person that you wouldn’t want done to yourself, try to fix your mistakes, giving is more fun than giving, don’t be greedy
What kinds of hair did scribes use for their brushes?
Mouse, rabbit, sheep, wolf
How did Qin Zheng keep control of his new Empire?
He made his rivals move into his own city, executed anyone who was planning rebellion, and had books burned.
(Any of these answers are ok)
How long is The Great Wall of China?
Almost 3,000 miles or as long as The United States is wide
What was found in the underground city of Shi Huangdi’s?
Thousands of life-sized clay horses and soilders
When did Confucius live?
During the period of Warring States
The Chinese developed a faster way to print books. What did they use?
Ink and blocks of wood
Did the Chinese people love their new emperor?
No, many disliked him for his cruelty
What is The Great Wall of China made of?
Stone in some places, packed dirt in others
Can you tell me 2 things that might be inside the burial mound of Sri Huangdi?
Rivers of mercury, treasure, crossbows, stars and planets
Did Confucius hate war?
Yes, he wanted the Chinese people to live in peace.