People & Society
Scientists who study old objects to learn about the past.
Archaeologists
The longest river in Asia and an important source of life for ancient China.
The Yangtze River
A network of trade routes that connected Europe, Africa, and Asia.
The Silk Road
What was the name of the three religions in Asia?
Buddhism. Taoism. Confucianism.
This dynasty is known as a “Golden Age” because of its poetry, art, and strong government.
Tang Dynasty
A group of people with cities, jobs, and writing.
Civilization
A large desert in northern China and Mongolia that made travel and trade dangerous.
The Gobi Desert
What "Goods" did merchants carry on the Silk Road to sell at a high price. (There is three)
Silk. Spices. Porcelain. Tea.
A major invention developed during the Tang and Song dynasties used for printing books.
Woodblock printing (or movable type)
The dynasty that introduced paper money and saw major inventions like gunpowder and the compass.
Song Dynasty
A person who travels to buy and sell goods.
Merchant
These mountains on China’s southwest border form one of the world’s highest mountain ranges.
The Himalayas
A technology that helped sailors navigate and was first developed in China.
A compass
What was the name of the man who claimed he was in China?
Marco Polo
This dynasty was ruled by the Mongols and led by Kublai Khan.
Yuan Dynasty
A ranking system that shows levels of power in society.
Hierarchy
This river, known for flooding and leaving behind rich soil, was the birthplace of early Chinese civilization.
The Huang He (Yellow River)
People who traveled long distances to explore new lands or trade.
Explorers or merchants (both acceptable)
This philosophy influenced Chinese government and stressed education, order, and moral behavior.
Confucianism
This dynasty sent out Zheng He on massive sea voyages to show China’s power.
Ming Dynasty
Farming and raising animals.
Agriculture
A major body of water used for trade routes between China, Korea, and Japan.
The East China Sea
What was the name of the leader who conquered a large part of Asia AND what was his empire called?
Genghis Khan. Mongol Empire.
The exam system used to choose government officials based on merit instead of family name.
The Civil Service Exam
Two dynasties known for huge cultural and technological achievements, including woodblock printing, porcelain, and improved farming.
Tang and Song Dynasties