Dynasties
This first recorded dynasty in Chinese history was known for using bronze and oracle bones
This belief system teaches respect for elders and social harmony
Confucianism
The philosopher who created a system of ethical and moral teachings
Confucius
The ancient Chinese invention used for writing and communication
Paper
The major river that was crucial to early Chinese civilization
Yellow River
: The emperor who first unified China and built the Great Wall
Qin Shi Huang
A philosophy that believed in strict laws and harsh punishments
Legalism
This Han Dynasty official invented paper
Cai Lun
A transportation method that connected China with other civilizations
The Silk Road
This massive defensive structure protected China from northern invaders
Great Wall of China
A powerful dynasty that developed the Silk Road trade routes
Han Dynasty
This religion spread from India to China along the Silk Road
Buddhism
The emperor who standardized writing and measurements
Qin Shi Huang
An agricultural tool that helped farmers increase crop production
Iron plow
The trade route that connected China with the Middle East and Europe
This dynasty is considered the most ruthless of all ancient China.
Zhou Dynasty
The concept that rulers have divine approval to govern
Mandate of Heaven
Meniscus
A navigational tool that helped sailors determine direction
Compass
The mountain range that forms China's western border
Himalayan Mountains
This Dynasty was responsible for introducing China to Buddhism using the Silk Road.
Han Dynasty
A famous saying by Confucius about treating others as you want to be treated
"Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself"
The original creator of the religion Buddhism
The Chinese method of grinding lead into powder form for weapons
The major river that was crucial to early Chinese civilization South of the Himalayan Mountains.
Yangzi River