Geography of China
Ancient Chinese Dynasties
Chinese Philosophies
Emperor
Qin Shi Huang
Chinese
Achievements/
Inventions
100

This river is known as the "Cradle of Chinese Civilization."

Yellow River (Huang He)


100

This dynasty was ruled by Qin Shi Huang.

Qin Dynasty

100

This philosopher founded Confucianism.

Confucius or Kong Qiu

100

Qin Shi Huang ordered the construction of this famous defensive structure.

The Great Wall of China
100

This invention made writing and record-keeping easier.

Paper
200

This river flows through southern China.

Yangtze River

200

This dynasty is known for oracle bones and bronze work.

Shang Dynasty

200

This philosophy teaches respect, education, and proper behavior.

Confucius 

200

How old is Mr. Slusher?

Depends

200

This invention helped travelers find directions.

Compass
300

These mountains helped isolate China from the rest of Asia.

Himalayan Mountains 

300

This dynasty introduced the Mandate of Heaven and civil war.

Zhou dynasty

300

This philosophy teaches people to live in harmony with nature.

Daoism or Taoism 

300

Thousands of these  figures were buried near Qin Shi Huang's tomb.

Terracotta clay soldiers/army

300

This trade route connected China with other regions.

The Silk Road

400

This desert formed a natural barrier to the north of China.

Gobi Desert

400

This was the first dynasty of Ancient China.

Xia Dynasty

400

This philosophy believed strict laws and punishments were necessary.

Legalism 

400

This philosophy heavily influenced Qin Shi Huang's rule.

Legalism

400

Gunpowder led to the invention of these colorful celebration items.

Fireworks

500

The Yellow River was nicknamed this because of its destructive floods.

"China's Sorrow"

500

This dynasty is known for paper and the Silk Road.

Han Dynasty

500

This Taoist idea means "going with the flow" or effortless action.

Wu Wei

500

Name two accomplishments of Qin Shi Huang.


Unified China, Built/connected sections of the Great Wall, Created the Terracotta Army, Standardized money, Standardized writing, Standardized measurements

500

How do you say "hello" in Mandarin/Chinese

Nǐ hǎo (你好)