Geography
What are the two major rivers in China?
The Yangtze River and the Yellow River
These are used these to communicate with ancestors.
Oracle Bones
This became China’s most valuable trade export.
Silk
This type of government ruled ancient China, led by kings and emperors.
Monarchy
This famous trade route connected China to Europe.
The Silk Road
This desert to the north acted as a natural barrier protecting ancient China.
Gobi Desert
This supreme god was worshipped during ancient China.
Shangdi
This medical practice uses thin needles to treat illness.
Acupuncture
A series of rulers from the same family is called this.
Dynasty
These animals were commonly used to transport goods across the Silk Road.
Camels
Because of mountains, deserts, and oceans, China was left with a sense of?
Isolation
This belief system, founded by Confucius, emphasized respect and social order.
Confucianism
This invention detected earthquakes.
seismograph
This system gave land to lords in exchange for loyalty and soldiers.
feudalism
Besides goods, these also spread along the Silk Road.
Ideas, religions, and culture
What major mountain range is to the southwest of China?
Himalayan Mountains
This philosophy influenced Shi Huangdi’s harsh rule and strict laws.
Legalism
This invention used the sun’s shadow to tell time.
Sundial
This emperor unified China and began construction of the Great Wall.
Qin Shi Huang
This invention helped merchants navigate long distances on land and sea.
Compass
This fine yellow soil gave the Yellow River its color.
Loess
This Zhou idea claimed rulers had divine approval, but could lose it if they ruled poorly.
Mandate of Heaven
This life-sized army was buried to protect Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife.
Terracotta Army
During this time period, China was divided into several competing states.
Warring States Period
This religion spread from India to China along the Silk Road.
Buddhism