Geography of Ancient China
Of all the countries in the world, China has the most...
people
How did scholars learn that the Shang dynasty was real?
They found artifacts.
What led China to new philosophies?
disorder (chaos)
The first emperor of China began life as...
a prince of one Chinese state
Which group of people threatened China from the North?
the Huns
What natural events enriched the soil in Inner China?
floods
DAILY DOUBLE:
Give 3 reasons why Anyang was an important city.
1. Had many skilled artisans
2. Was where the king lived
3. Kept many royal tombs
What came after the Shang dynasty?
Zhou dynasty
2 words that describe the Emperor of Qin
What was the advantage of taking the northern route of the Silk Road?
Oases were closer together.
What do the Turfan Depression and the Chang Jiang Basins have in common?
They are lower than the rest of China.
What did archaeologists find that made them think the Shang believed in life after death?
food and weapons buried with the kings
What are the levels of the social structure under feudalism in Ancient China?
DAILY DOUBLE:
What is the biggest difference between feudalism and the Emperor of Qin's system of government?
Feudalism meant the power was held locally.
Emperor of Qin held all of the power in their system of government.
What did China trade with India?
What limited settlement in the Chang Jiang Basins?
rainforest vegetation left little space for farming
How did Shang kings stay in power?
strong armies
Under Confucianism, what do elders have to do for people younger than them?
set a good example
DAILY DOUBLE:
What did the emperor standardize (make the same) to help unify China? (4 things)
laws, money, weights and measures, writing
DAILY DOUBLE:
What dangers did the Pamir Mountains expose travelers to? (4 things)
lack of oxygen, narrow passages, steep cliffs, and snowstorms
What geographic feature made it difficult to unify China?
How did nobles from other parts of China communicate?
by writing
If you're a laborer, what would Confucius say that you should do?
Behave properly for your role.
How was the Great Wall built?
with forced labor
What did Buddhists bring back to China from India after learning more about the religion?
sacred texts