Geography
What is one thing that made it hard for people to enter Ancient China?
Mountains, deserts, or seas
Why was the Great Wall of China built?
For protection
Who had more power: an emperor or a peasant?
Emperor
Is Confucianism a religion?
Yes
What was the name of the main trade route between China and Europe?
Silk Road
Name a mountain range that helped keep China isolated.
Himalayas
Who was the Wall meant to keep out?
Nomadic tribes or Mongols
Who was at the bottom of Ancient China’s social pyramid?
Merchants
Who taught the idea ‘respect your elders’?
Confucius
What did China sell on the Silk Road?
Silk, spices, porcelain, tea
How did China’s geography affect how much contact it had with other countries?
It made contact difficult so China developed its own unique culture
Name 3 inventions from Ancient China
Paper, compass & gunpowder
Order the following social groups from top to bottom: Gong, Shi, Nong, Shang.
Shi, Nong, Gong, Shang
Is Legalism a religion or a philosophical belief?
Philosophical belief
Name one thing, besides goods, that travelled along the Silk Road
Ideas, religions, inventions (e.g., Buddhism, gunpowder)
Name two ways China’s location shaped its culture and history.
Isolation led to unique traditions; natural barriers protected against invaders
How did gunpowder change the world & leave a legacy?
It made new kinds of weapons and fireworks. Still used today and helped the world advance
What are the Terracotta Warriors and what do they show about Ancient China's society?
Clay soldiers - They show power of the emperor and the value placed on the afterlife.
What is one idea from Daoism/Taoism?
Live in harmony with nature
Why was the Silk Road important for Ancient China?
It helped China trade, get new ideas, become rich and powerful
Explain how China’s natural barriers influenced the development of its civilisation.
The barriers allowed China to grow safely, develop a strong culture, and avoid many outside attacks
Why do historians study the Terracotta Warriors?
They help us learn about beliefs, art, society, and how China’s first emperor shaped history.
How did Qin Shi Huang Di's rule change China?
He unified China, started major building projects like the Great Wall, used strict laws, and influenced later dynasties. First Emperor
Name 3 RELIGIONS from Ancient China
Daoism, Confucianism & Buddhism
Explain how the Silk Road changed both China and Europe.
It brought new goods and inventions; it connected cultures and helped spread religions