Ancient China 1
What was the first dynasty that is considered mythical by some?
The Xia Dynasty
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
What was the first empire in China?
Qin Dynasty
Which TED teacher is Mrs Hart replacing in Term 4?
Mrs Fellows
When converting years to centuries, do we round up or down?
Up (eg. 1950 was apart of the 20th Century)
This invention was created during the Shang dynasty and allowed them to record their stories and legends
Paper
A Chinese philosopher who was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history, and still today, who believes people are good but should follow "Golden Rule".
Confucius
What was China's primary export? (think trade)
Silk
Which TED teachers are in the same College House?
Miss O'Brien and Mrs Bolitho - Rosarie
What are the names of the 2 main SOURCE TYPES?
Primary and Secondary
Explain what the philosophy of yin and yang of Daoism.
It is about balance: dark/light, evil/good
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 separates China to the north
What is Gobi Desert?
Which member of the TED HSIE Staff also has a leadership position at MDCC?
Mrs Sadler - Leader of Learning - Literacy Enrichment
What is the act of ordering events in the order in which they occured?
Chronology
We know that Xia was the "first dynasty," but why not just the first, with no quotes?
We only have evidence through oral history and scattered artifacts, no written record.
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 that made people look for ways to restore order and peace in China
Warring States Period
Which town is Miss O'Brien from?
Ardlethan
What is the name of a scientist who dates tree rings?
Dendrochronologist
Under which emperor were the terracotta warriors created?
Qin Shi Huang
Tell me what a dynasty is
a type of monarchy with a continuous ruling family
How did the mountains make governing China difficult?
Mountains created obstacles for governing the large empire.
Which TED teachers hold a foreign passport?
Miss O'Brien (Irish), Mrs Bolitho (USA) and Miss Lamb (UK)
What does AD and BC stand for?
AD - Anno Domini