Geography of China
Which two rivers were most important to Chinese civilization?
Yellow (Huang He) and Yangtze
Which dynasty is considered legendary and may not have actually existed?
Xia Dynasty
Who founded Confucianism?
Confucius
Who was the first emperor of a unified China?
Qin Shi Huangdi
Which dynasty invented paper?
What natural barrier helped isolate China from the rest of the world?
Himalayan Mountains
Which dynasty used oracle bones and bronze?
Shang Dynasty
How many key relationships did Confucius teach?
5
What structure began construction during the Qin Dynasty to protect China from invasions?
The Great Wall
What trade route expanded during the Han Dynasty?
The Silk Road
What fertile soil found in northern China made farming possible?
Loess
What system of government did the Zhou Dynasty use?
Feudalism
What did Confucius say was essential for making better citizens?
Education
What army of statues was built to protect Qin Shi Huangdi in the afterlife?
The Terracotta Army
What was one benefit of the Silk Road for China?
Connected China to distant cultures through trade
Which desert lies north of ancient China?
Gobi Desert
What concept did the Zhou Dynasty introduce to justify rule?
Mandate of Heaven
Which philosophy emphasized strict laws and harsh punishments?
Legalism
What did the Qin standardize to unify China?
Writing, measurements, and currency
What medical practice, using thin needles, was developed during the Han Dynasty?
Acupuncture
What crop was grown in the north, and what crop was grown in the south?
Wheat in the north, rice in the south
What was a sign that a dynasty lost the Mandate of Heaven?
Natural disasters, famine, or rebellion
Which type of behavior did Confucius emphasize as most important?
Moral behavior
Which philosophy guided Qin Shi Huangdi’s rule?
Legalism
What title is often given to the Han Dynasty because of its many contributions?
The Golden Age of China