Dynasties and Rulers
This is the term for a series of ruling families that controlled China over long periods of time.
What is a dynasty?
This philosophy, created by Confucius, focuses on respect, education, and proper behavior.
What is Confucianism?
This is one of Ancient China’s most important inventions.
What is Paper
This is the term for a long trade route that connected China to other parts of the world.
What is the Silk Road?
This is the practice of honoring and respecting deceased family members.
What is Ancestor Worship?
This is the title given to the ruler of an empire in Ancient China.
What is an emperor?
This philosophy promotes harmony with nature and simple living.
What is Daoism (Taoism)?
The Great Wall of China was built to protect China from these.
Invaders from the north.
This river was most important to the development of early Chinese civilization.
What is the Yangtze River?
This is a type of beautiful handwriting used in Chinese art and writing.
What is calligraphy?
This concept suggested that rulers were chosen by the gods but could lose their right to rule if they were unjust.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
Which Chinese philosophy focuses on balance, nature, and simplicity?
What is Daoism (Taoism)?
This was a test used to select government officials based on knowledge and ability.
What is Civil Service Exam?
The main reason the Silk Road was important?
What is a major trade route that connected China to other civilizations.
The Mandate of Heaven stated this about rulers.
Rulers were chosen by the gods but could be replaced if they ruled unfairly.
What was one of the main achievements of the Qin Dynasty?
Building the Great Wall of China.
Confucianism is a philosophy that teaches this.
Respect, education, and proper behavior.
Name one major invention from Ancient China and explain how it impacted the world.
Paper, it impacted the world by making writing and record-keeping easier.
A major export of Ancient China.
What is silk?
Describe the role of family in Ancient Chinese society.
Family was central, with respect for elders and ancestors being very important.
Describe the role of the emperor in Ancient China.
The emperor governed the country and led the military.
Explain the impact of Confucianism on Chinese society. How did it shape relationships, education, and government?
Confucianism shaped relationships, education, and government through its emphasis on respect, social order, and the importance of education for civil service.
Besides the Great Wall, name another achievement from Ancient China.
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The geography of China helped protect the civilization from invaders?
What are the Mountains, deserts, and the Great Wall.
Describe the importance of the Silk Road. How did it influence trade, culture, and communication between China and other civilizations?
The Silk Road influenced trade, culture, and communication between China and other civilizations by facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies.