Vocabulary
pieces of turtle shell to try and predict future events by supernatural means.
Oracle Bones
The ___ dynasty marked the end of a primitive society and the beginning of dynasties.
Xia
Name the Dynasty
The longest lasting dynasty in China’s history. Is divided into two dynasties. Important philosophers and great thinkers such as Laozi, Confucius, and Mencius all lived during this dynasty period.
Zhou Dynasty
What is the Terracotta Army?
A massive collection of clay sculptures representing the army of Qin Shi Huang.
What Continent is China located on?
Asia
A process used in ancient times to create bronze sculptures.
Bronze Casting
The Shang dynasty was best known for its ______. The work during that time is one of the greatest cultural achievements in the ancient world.
Bronze Age
Name the Dynasty
First recorded history in Ancient China began in this dynasty. Archaeologists discovered evidence of impressive buildings and city structures during this dynasty. They also found oracle bones, used by rulers to communicate with spirits and the gods.
Shang Dynasty
Explain what the Great Wall of China is.
The Great Wall of China was started in 300 B.C.E. The history of the Great Wall of China began in 300 B.C.E. with the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. The purpose was to act as a barrier and defend northern China from enemy attacks. The wall served as a military defense system.
What Hemisphere is China located in?
Northern Hemisphere
A cereal crop-farmer relied on rainfall to produce.
Millet
The Great Wall was designed to stop the __________ Invaders from invading China.
Mongols/Northern
Name the Dynasty
Marks as the end of primitive society and the beginning of dynasties. It lasted nearly 500 years with around 17 emperors. Little was known about this dynasty.
Xia Dynasty
Who was Confucius and why was he important?
Confucius was a Chinese philosopher. He believed in the value of self-improvement and education. Many of his philosophies can be found in a book called “The Analects”.
What kind of geography does China have?
The ideas that humans are evil by nature and it is necessary to harsh laws and punishments.
Legalism
Traders would face ______________ along the Silk Road. (Students only have to write one of the bolded words)
hazards/danger/robbers/bad weather
Name the Dynasty
During this dynasty, Chinese politics changed dramatically. Legalism was adopted as the official ideology. They were to follow strict laws and harsh punishments. The Great Wall of China was built during this time.
Qin Dynasty
How were goods transported along the silk road?
Traders often traveled in groups called “caravans”. They frequently used animals such as camels to move their goods in larger quantities. People traveling along the Silk Road had to be careful of their goods and have them secured due to robbers/bandits.
Name the Bodies of Water on our Ancient China Map
Yellow Sea, East China Sea, Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, Huang He River, Yangtze River
A collection of ideas and sayings attributed by the Chinese philosopher Confucius.
Analects
The Zhou dynasty is often referred to as China's______________
Golden Age
Name the Dynasties in correct time line order:
2200-1700 BC:
1800-1040 BC:
1046-256 BC:
221-206 BC:
2200-1700 BC: Xia Dynasty
1800-1040 BC: Shang Dynasty
1046-256 BC: Zhou Dynasty
221-206 BC: Qin Dynasty
Why were dynasties so important for Ancient China?
China boasts one of the world's oldest and longest-lasting civilizations, with roots tracing back thousands of years.
The region saw the rise of powerful dynasties like the Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang, and Ming, each leaving its mark on Chinese history and culture.
These dynasties developed sophisticated systems of governance, administration, and societal structures, laying the foundation for future Chinese empires
Name the landforms on our Ancient China Map
Gobi desert, Taklamakan desert. Tibetan plateau. Himalayas, Mt. Everest.