Geography
What river is known as the “Cradle of Chinese Civilization”?
Yellow River or Huang He)
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
The belief that rulers were given the right to rule by heaven.
Who founded Confucianism?
Confucius
Which dynasty started building the Great Wall?
Qin Dynasty
What was the Silk Road?
A network of trade routes connecting China to Europe and the Middle East.
What is the longest river in Asia?
Yangtze River or Chang Jiang)
What are the four dynasties we discussed? (In correct time order)
Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han
What is the main idea of Daoism (Taoism)?
Harmony with nature and the concept of Wu Wei [non-action]
What major trade route allowed China to exchange goods and ideas with the world?
The Silk Road
What were oracle bones, and how were they used in the Shang Dynasty?
Oracle bones were animal bones or turtle shells used by Shang priests to communicate with ancestors by interpreting cracks formed when the bones were heated.
Name two natural barriers that helped protect Ancient China.
Himalaya Mountains
Gobi Desert
Who was the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty?
Qin Shi Huangdi
What are the Five Key Relationships in Confucianism?
Ruler-Subject, Father-Son, Husband-Wife, Older Brother-Younger Brother, Friend-Friend
What farming technique worked best in Ancient China?
What are three crops they grew in Ancient China?
Millet, Wheat, and Rice
Why was the North China Plain important for Ancient China?
It was ideal for agriculture
What dynasty is known for the standardization of currency, weights, and measures?
Qin Dynasty
How did Legalism enforce order in society?
Through strict laws, harsh punishments, and strong central authority
Name three important Chinese inventions
Compass, paper-making, silk production, fireworks ect.
How did the Silk Road impact cultural exchange?
It spread ideas, religions, technologies, and art between regions.
How did geography isolate Ancient China from other civilizations?
Natural barriers like mountains and deserts made travel and communication difficult
It was in between the Zhou and the Qin. The Feudal System caused the chaotic time period because the feudal lords grew greedy and there was a power vacuum.
Match the philosophy with its focus:
Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism
Education and Relationships
Strict Laws and Harsh Punishments
Nature and Wu Wei (non-action)
Confucianism: Education and relationships
Daoism: Nature and non-action
Legalism: Strict laws and harsh punishments.
What do they base the Chinese New Year off of? And What is the significance between the New Year and agriculture?
The Chinse New Year is based off the Lunar Cycle (first lunar month) and farmers are able to give thanks for the renewed fertility of the land.
What was foot binding, and why was it practiced in Ancient Chinese society?
Foot binding was the practice of tightly wrapping young girls' feet to achieve small, arched feet considered a symbol of beauty and status.
Or for women to be dependent on men.