Geography
What is the name of the famous river in China
The Huang He or Yellow River
True or false: the silk road was busy at any given time
False
Describe Oracle Bones and how they were used in the Shang Dynasty
Oracle bones are bones that were heated until cracked. These cracks were interpreted as messages from ancestors.
Name one characteristic of Shi Huangdi
Possible answers include: controlling, intense, murderous, etc
Buddhism spread during the fall of which Chinese dynasty?
The Han Dynasty
How did the Huang He river benefit farming?
How long is the Silk Road?
4,000 miles
What is a pictograph
Simple drawings that represent words or ideas
Describe the Mandate of Heaven
The idea that a ruler is chosen by god/the gods to rule. Therefore it is their god-given right to be the leader.
Along the Silk Road
The Huang He valley is known for producing what plant?
Wheat
What was the first item traded on the silk road
Horses
What currency was used in the Shang Dynasty
Cowrie shells
Is Shi Huangdi a hero or villain? Why or why not.
Various answers accepted.
How did the fall of the Han Dynasty help the spread of Buddhism in China
The Chinese people were feeling anxious and worried and found comfort in the teachings of Buddhism
It kept China isolated from other civilizations
Provide at least 4 items that were traded on the silk road
Gems, rugs, glass, spices, gold, ceramics, silk, etc
What was the most significant achievement of the Shang Dynasty
Mastering bronze casting, which allowed them to make bronze vessels that were used in religious ceremonies.
What are two positive things that Shi Huangdi did in his time as Emperor.
In the story of Sadartha Gautama, what happened under the Bohdi tree and why is it important?
He meditated for 7 weeks and reached Nirvana/Enlightenment. This is when he became the Buddha
Why is the Huang He river called "China's Sorrow"?
In honor of the people killed by the river's floods
What are two nonmaterial items that were spread along the silk road
Diseases and religion
The economy of the Shang Dynasty thrived because of their control over ______________ production
Salt
Why was the Great Wall of China built?
As a defense mechanism against the Xiongnu, a nomadic people who lived on the Eurasian Steppe above China
What are the three jewels of Buddhism
Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha