Dynasties
The first emperor of China
Who was Qin Huangdi?
Dynasty that used legalism
What is the Qin?
The largest desert in China
What is the Gobi?
Invention is credited to the Chinese that helped sailors navigate
What is a compass?
The founder of Confucianism
Who was Confucius?
This dynasty is known for the Great Wall
What is Qin?
Dynasty that started the Mandate of Heaven
What is the Zhou?
This river is considered the "Mother River" of China
What is the Yellow River (Huang He)?
A device that ancient Chinese used to detect earthquakes
What is seismograph?
Philosophy emphasizes harmony with nature
What is Daoism?
The first dynasty of China
What is Xia?
Dynasty that expected government officials to practice Confucianism
What is the Han?
Landforms that China has but Iowa does not
What are mountains and deserts?
Route used by ancient China for trade
What is the Silk Road?
Philosophical belief focuses on the importance of ethics and moral values in society
What is Confucianism?
Dynasty ruled for more than 800 years and is known for its cultural and technological advancements
What is Zhou
Dynasty that used oracle bones
What is the Shang?
Type of soil Iowa and China share
What is loess?
Ancient Chinese way of telling time
What is a sundial?
Philosophy that promoted harsh punishments
What is Legalism?
Dynasty that invented paper
What is Han?
Dynasty whose ruler died of Mercury poisoning
What is the Qin?
Chinese civilization began near these
What are rivers?
Using needles for health benefits
What is acupuncture?
The term for the balance of opposites in Daoist philosophy
What is Yin and Yang?