Daily Life
What job did most of the people of Ancient China have?
farmers
About how long was the Silk Road?
Over 4,000 miles long
What important invention did the Shang dynasty create that helped tools last longer?
bronze
What did they use to make paper iun Ancient China?
bamboo
Which river is known as the birthplace of Chinese civilization?
The Yellow River
What was the main food crop in Southern China?
rice
What was the most poular way to travel on the Silk road?
In a caravan of camels
During the Zhou Dynasty - which two philosophers created relgions based onliving harmonious lives?
Lao Tzu and Confucius
What invention helped people navigate on ships?
the compass
Why was the Yellow River known as "China's Sorrow"?
Becasue the floods often damaged crops and homes.
Who was considered the head of the household?
the father
How did the Silk Road get its name?
From the silk they sold along the route.
What was the first recorded dynasty in Chinese history?
Shang
What did Chinese scientists accidentally discover while trying to find the elixir of life?
gunpowder
Desrcibe the land of Ancient China?
There are mountains, deserts, and forests.
What class of workers were considered the lowest?
merchants
What famous explorer traveled along the Silk Road?
Marco Pollo
What material was used to make the Qin dynasty's clay army?
terracotta
Name two different purposes of kites.
For religious ceremonies and war
or for fun
Why was the Yellow River yellow?
It was from the silt left behind that makes the soil rich.
Why did they bind womens' feet?
Because small feet were considered attractive.
What deadly disease traveled along the Silk Road?
Bubonic Plague also called the Balck Death
What border was built to defend northern China during the Qin Dynasty?
The Great Wall
What was the name of the famous trade route that extended from China to Eastern Europe.
Silk Road
Why did the dynasties start?
They started because the leaders told the people that they could keep them safe by managing the flooding of the river.