Dynasties
What is the name of the first imperial dynasty of China?
Qin Dynasty
What was the original purpose of the Great Wall of China?
protect Chinese states and empires from invasions and raids
What explosive substance was invented in Imperial China?
gunpowder
What philosophy emphasizes respect for elders and social harmony?
Confucianism
Who was the first emperor of a unified China?
Qin Shi Huang
Which dynasty lasted the longest in Chinese history?
Zhou Dynasty
Which emperor first connected the wall sections into one unified structure?
Qin Shi Huang
What important navigation tool was invented by the Chinese?
compass
What is the Taoist concept of the natural order of the universe called?
Tao
Which emperor expanded the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty?
Emperor Wu of Han
Which dynasty is known for its golden age of culture and poetry?
Tang Dynasty
What material was primarily used in the early construction of the Great Wall?
tamped earth
What was the significance of movable type printing, invented during the Song Dynasty?
faster book production
Which Indian religion spread into China and became influential?
Buddhism
Which Ming emperor sponsored the voyages of Zheng He?
Yongle Emperor
Which dynasty ruled during the Mongol era in China?
Yuan Dynasty?
The Great Wall stretches over approximately how many miles?
13,000
What innovation allowed for more efficient rice farming during the Tang and Song dynasties?
Champa rice
What philosophy influenced the civil service exam system?
Confucianism
Who was the only female emperor of China?
Empress Wu Zetian
Which dynasty was overthrown during the Xinhai Revolution of 1911?
Qing Dynasty
Which two dynasties were most responsible for major construction phases of the Great Wall?
Qin and Ming Dynasties
Which Chinese invention significantly contributed to the spread of knowledge and literacy?
paper
Who is credited with writing the Tao Te Ching?
Laozi
Who ruled China as emperor during its greatest territorial extent under the Qing?
Emperor Qianlong