Inventions
What invention led to easier trade for Chinese merchants and made currency more manageable?
Paper Money/Currency
One of the major aspects of Tang's legal code was the ______ _______________.
Ten Abominations
China is located on which continent?
Asia
Which dynasty came first? The Tang or the Song Dynasty.
Tang
The Aztec empire was located in this modern day country....
Mexico
What Chinese Invention forever changed the way wars would be fought?
Gunpowder
How many stages were included in the Civil Service Exams?
4
Chinese trade throughout Asia focused on this type of item?
Luxury
True or False: China experienced a Golden Age and population boom during the Tang and Song Dynasties.
True
The Trans Saharan Trade in West Africa was largely based on these 2 products....
Salt and Gold
What Chinese invention led to increased trade due to its rarity and the minerals used to make this product being located exclusively in China?
Porcelain
The famous Chinese Philosopher/Teacher who helped influence China's legal code was known as....
Confucious
What major geographical feature most heavily influence Ancient China?
Indian Ocean
True or False: Anyone could take the civil service exams in China for an opportunity to work for the Chinese Government.
False: Only boys could take the civil service exams
The fearless leader known as Genghis Khan led this group in a rampant expansion of his empire across Asia and as far as Eastern Europe. His legacy is often debated as a Hero or a Villain.
The Mongols
What Chinese invention led to easily produced mass communication? Example: Newspapers, Books, etc.
Woodblock Printing
This was used to ensure that only the smartest and best suited people earned positions within the Chinese government.
Civil Service Exams
Which of the following areas did not trade directly with China? Japan, India, The Americas, Africa...
The Americas
Name 3 Inventions of the Chinese Golden Age....
Porcelain, Magnetic Compass, Gunpowder, Paper Money. Woodblock Printing.
What geographic feature limited the Inca civilization from expanding eastward toward the Amazon Jungle? This feature also led to the need for Terrace farming.
Andes Mountains
What Chinese invention led to increased maritime/naval trade and led to greater sea exploration as years passed?
Magnetic Compass
What 2 values were most heavily emphasized by the Tang Legal code and the Ten Abominations?
Respect for Family and Imperial Family
What natural weather phenomenon impacted Chinese trade?
Monsoons
What famous Chinese trader/explorer was known for his treasure ship? Hint: I showed you this ship in comparison to Columbus' ship.
Zheng He
Which West African ruler was known for his great wealth and has often been referred to as the "Bling King?"
Mansa Musa