Geography
Dynasties
Culture
Vocabulary
miscellaneous
100

What desert is in the north 

Golbi Desert 

100

What is a dynasty 

 a series of rulers that are from the same family.

100

in the Qin dynasty those who opposed legalism were...

punished 

100

what is bronze casting

Bronze casting is an ancient metalworking technique involving pouring molten bronze—an alloy primarily composed of copper and tin—into a hollow mold to create durable, detailed, and corrosion-resistant objects

100

what is confucianism 

the ideas and philosophy of Confucius- ethical and not spiritual. he strongly believed in self-improvement and education.

200

What sea is in the east

Yellow Sea

200

First recorded history in ancient China in the Shang dynasty

Shang

200

What was the great wall of china 

The Great Wall was designed to stop northem Invaders (Mangols) from invading China

200

what were the Analects?

a collection of ideas and sayings attributed by the Chinese philosopher Confucius.

200

daoism is...

The contemporary version of Confucianism, based on the teachings of Laozi, also known as the “Old Master.”

300

What desert is in the west 

Taklimakan Desert 

300

The longest lasting dynasty

Zhou 

300

What was the silk road 

a route that traders utilized between China and western countries

300

what is a warlord?

a military and civil commander, having control of an area due to the presence of armed forces.

300

What were the Analects?

The Analects (or Lunyu) is a foundational collection of sayings, aphorisms, and anecdotes attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius (551–479 BC) and his disciples.

400

What mountains are in the west 

Himalayan Mountains  

400

the end of primitive society and the beginning of dynasties

Xia

400

what was the terracotta army used for 

a massive collection of over 8,000 life-sized, unique clay figures of soldiers, horses, and chariots, buried around 210 BCE to protect China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, in the afterlife.

400

what is millet?

grown as a cereal crop- farmers relied on rainfall to produce crops such as rice and millet.

400

What is filial piety?

Filial piety is a foundational Confucian ethical virtue emphasizing deep respect, obedience, and devotion to parents, elders, and ancestors. It is a moral duty involving caring for parents in old age, honoring them, and maintaining family harmony, largely shaping social behavior in East Asian cultures.

500

The rivers of china 


-Huang He (Yellow R. ) 

-Chang Jiang (yangtze R.) 

500

How did Ancient Chinese Dynasties develop and impact the Far East?

establishing a dominant regional cultural, political, and economic model, influencing Korea, Japan, and Vietnam through trade, writing, and administrative systems.

500

Who was confucius 

he was a philosopher that believed in self-improvement 

500

a sovereign ruler with great power and ranks.

emporer

500

legalism is...

the idea that humans were evil by nature and it was necessary to use harsh laws and punishments.