Emperors
Who was the first emperor to unite all of China?
Emperor Qin Shi Huang
What was the Great Wall of China built to protect against?
Invaders from the north (like nomadic tribes)
Which teaching says we should respect our parents and older people?
Confucianism
What did many people in Ancient China do for work?
Farming
What important invention did Ancient China create that helped people share ideas?
Paper
Which dynasty is considered the first in traditional Chinese history?
Xia Dynasty
Who built the Terracotta Warriors?
Emperor Qin Shi Huang
Where did Buddhism come from before it came to China?
India
What type of clothes did most people in Ancient China wear?
Simple robes made from silk or hemp
Which ancient Chinese invention helped sailors know which direction to travel?
The compass
What kind of writing did the Shang Dynasty use on bones and shells?
What was special about how the Terracotta Warriors were made?
Each warrior is different and was made by hand with unique faces and details.
What did Confucianism teach about how leaders should act?
Leaders should be good role models and fair.
What food was a staple part of the diet for people living in southern Ancient China?
Rice
What type of writing did the Shang Dynasty use on bones and turtle shells?
Oracle bone script
What was one thing Emperor Qin Shi Huang did to control China?
He built roads, standardized money, weights, and writing.
Why did ancient Chinese farmers settle near the Yangtze River?
Because it had rich soil, water for crops, and good farming conditions.
Which belief says we should live simply and follow nature?
Daoism or Taoism
How did people get clean water and manage waste in Ancient Chinese towns?
They used wells for water and had simple drainage systems for waste.
Why was the Yellow River called "China’s Sorrow"?
Because it often flooded and caused damage
Why is the Xia Dynasty sometimes debated by historians?
Because there is little archaeological evidence to prove it really existed.
What was the Yellow River important for in Ancient China?
It provided water for farming and helped early civilisation grow.
Which idea says people need strict rules and punishments?
Legalism
How did social class affect everyday life in Ancient China?
Nobles lived in large homes and had servants, while peasants worked hard on farms and had simpler lives.
How long is the Great Wall of China compared to the United States?
It could stretch across the U.S. more than 10 times!