Rivers
Name one reason a civilization would begin near a river
resources, food, water, or trade
The purpose of this achievement was military defense, or keeping invaders out
Which comes first- BCE or CE?
BCE
What is a dynasty?
family of rulers where the right to rule is passed down
What river valley were the earliest Chinese dynasties located in?
Confucius was the founder of this philosophy that emphasized respect and social order
Confucianism
What does BCE stand for?
Before Common Era
This dynasty established the silk road
Han
The longest river in China
Yangtze
This achievement was used in Ancient China for fireworks
gunpowder
Which year came first - 100 BCE or 10 CE?
100 BCE
What was the belief that emperors were given permission to rule by heaven (gods)?
mandate of heaven
True or False: The Yangtze river is the longest river in India
false
This achievement from Ancient China is still used today to show directions
Compass
Which year came first? - 650 CE or 890 CE?
650 CE
Several dynasties followed this philosophy that emphasized respect and social order
Confucianism