Ancient China 1
Ancient chinese writing system using brushes and ink
Calligraphy
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
What was the first dynasty in China?
Qin Dynasty
The leader of China was called...?
The emperor
Which main philosophy of Ancient China promoted good conduct and respect for the elders?
Confucianism
Which well educated social group was the most respected in Ancient China?
Scholars
A Chinese philosopher who was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history and who's teachings became the official imperial philosophy of China
Confucius
What was China's primary export? (think trade)
Silk
41% of China is covered in what kind of landscape?
Grasslands
What 2 rivers provided fresh water for China's ancient people?
Yellow and Yangtze(Long) Rivers
Why was the merchant social class the least respected group in Ancient China?
Least respected because they trade rather than make their own product useful for society
During the Shang period they used animal bones to ask questions of the ancestors. What did they call these bones?
Oracle Bones
The landform that protects China to the north
What is Gobi Desert?
The trade route that connected Ancient China to the wester world
The Silk Road
A common "beauty" practice for women in China which resulted in many women struggling to walk far from their houses
Foot binding
Peasants/Farmers
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall?
To keep out nomadic invaders from the North protection
The period of time that lasted for 200 years at the end of the Zhou Dynasty
Warring States Period
How many provinces is China divided into?
23
This mountain is the highest on Earth ________
and belongs to the _____________ mountain range
Mount Everest
Himalayan
List all 5 levels of the Ancient Chinese social pyramid (Chinese names)
The Emperor
The Shi
The Nong
The Gong
The Shang
What year were the Terracotta warriors discovered?
1974
Which pit in the Terracotta army was the largest?
Pit 1
What is Miss A's Chinese Zodiac animal?
The Ox
List 5 countries that share a border with China
Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Vietnam