Facts
Name one of the rivers people of Ancient China settled around.
Huang He (Yellow River) or Yangtze River
A group of people holding the highest rank, usually by birthright.
Aristocracy.
Who began the construction of the Great Wall of China?
Shih Huang-di.
What are seasonal winds causing heavy rain and floods called?
Monsoons
Nian.
How long is the great wall of China?
Over 5,000 Miles long
In Chinese society, what is the word for having a duty to respect the head of the family called?
Filial Piety
Who was the first Han emperor?
Liu Bang.
What particular crop was important in Ancient China?
Rice.
What color symbolizes good luck and happiness in Chinese culture?
Red
True or False: The Great Wall of China is longer than the distance from New York City to Milan, Italy.
True.
What is called to express high regard for someone or something?
Homage.
The Great Wall of China was built by whom?
Millions of poor Chinese workers.
What Dynasty built China's first cities in 1760 BCE?
The Shang Dynasty.
Taro.
True or False: The silk road was a road made of silk that people could travel to trade with other countries.
False - It was not a silk road, just a trading route.
What is the word for when you evaluate someone based on qualities, characteristics, or achievements?
Merit.
This Philosopher started the philosophy of Taoism.
Laozi or Lao-Tzu.
When was the first Chinese writing system created?
Around the time of the Shang Dynasty.
In 2020, the Mid-Autumn Festival started on what day?
October 1
Silk was made by what?
Silkworms.
This philosophy is based on leading a balanced life in harmony with nature.
Taoism.
This person was a famous Chinese teacher and philosopher who sought to bring peace and stability to the people of China, starting with family and friends.
Confucius.
During the Zhou Dynasty, city-states fought each other for power. What is this period called?
The warring states.
In the city of Shanghai, eating this shellfish is common. What is the name of this shellfish?
Hairy Crab.
According to Confucianism, what were the five human relationships?
1. Ruler and Ruled
2. Friend and Friend
3. Husband and Wife
4. Older Sibling and Younger Sibling
5. Father and Son
The most well-known Taoist symbol that consists of two opposing forces that bring balance to the world.
Yin and Yang.
Under this person, the Great Wall of China was strengthened after the millions of Chinese workers rebelled.
Wudi.
True or False: In today's China, Taoism and Confucianism are the two most popular religions in the country.
False - It is Buddhism and Taoism.
When celebrating the red Chinese lantern festival, Chinese people would eat moon cakes and drink a tea made with a sweet Chinese flower called what?
Osmanthus