Dynasties
Under what dynasty did the Chinese establish their writing system?
Zhou
How many basic human relationships did Confucianism identify?
5
China is the __________ largest country in the world today.
4th
Plant fiber used to make paper
Hemp
System of government officials and departments
Bureaucracy
How many districts were established under the Qin dynasty?
36
Who did Confucius make education available to?
Everyone
Trade route connecting China to the West
Silk Road
Where does the name "China" come from?
The Qin dynasty
What is Mrs. Sterling's favorite animal?
Dog
What was used as currency during the Zhou dynasty?
Cowry shells
Belief that rulers had divine approval to govern
Mandate of Heaven
Yellow River in northern China known as “China’s Sorrow”
Huang He
What did farmers discover when digging in 1974?
Terracotta Warriors (or Army)
Place the following dynasties in chronological order from earliest to latest by numbering them 1-4.
Zhou, Han, Shang, Qin
Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
What type of government did the Shang dynasty have?
Monarchy
Which Chinese philosophy shaped Qin Shi Huang's government?
Legalism
The _________________ was built to protect China from northern invaders.
Great Wall
Instrument that detects earthquakes
Seismoscope
What were the two duties that Confucius taught as a part of the five basic human relationships?
Set a good example and show respect
_________________ was the first emperor to unify China under the Qin dynasty.
Qin Shi Huang
Famous Chinese philosopher who emphasized education and relationships
Confucius
What natural barriers surrounded China?
Mountains, desert, and ocean
Medical practice using needles to relieve pain
Acupuncture
How did Qin Shi Huang feel about philosophers and educated people?
He felt threatened by them