Geography
Name the two major rivers of ancient china
Huang He (Yellow River) and Yangtze River
Which philiosphy taught respect for elders, education, and social order?
Confuciansim
What valuable fabric did ancient china produce from silkworm cocoons?
Silk
What is a dynasty?
A family that rules for generations
What crops were grown in ancient china?
Rice in the south and millet and what in the north
Name two natural barriers that helped protect ancient china
Himalayas, Gobi Desert, Or Taklamahaken Desert
Which philosophy encouraged living in harmony with nature?
Which dynasty was known for advanced bronze work and early Chinese writing?
Who was the first emperor of a unifed china?
Qin Shi Huang
Which social class was responsible for producing specialized goods?
Artisans / specialized workers
Why did early Chinese civilizations develop near rivers?
rivers provided water and fertile soil for farming
What is divination?
seeking guidance or knowledge about the future through spiritual practice
Which Dynasty is associated with the invention of paper?
Han Dynasty
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The belief that heaven granted rulers the right to govern
Merchants bought and sold goods
What was one disadvantage of China's natural barriers?
they made travel, communication, and trade more difficult
Why did ancient Chinese people practice ancestor worship?
to honor deceased family members and seek their guidance and protection.
Name two important achievements of the Qin Dynasty?
Unifying china and standardizing writing, weights, and measurements
According to the mandate of heaven, what could happen if an emperor became corrupt?
Why were farmers important to Chinese society even though they had less political power?
They produced the food needed to support communities, cities, and the economy.
Explain how China's geography both helped and challenged its civilization.
Rivers supported agriculture, while mountains and deserts provided protection but made travel and trade difficult.
Confucianism emphasizes respect, education, and social order; Daosim emphasizes simplicity and harmony with nature.
Explain how papermaking improved life in ancient China.
Paper made it easier and less expensive to record information, communicate, and preserve knowledge
Explain the four stages of the dynastic cycle in the correct order.
New dynasty gain power --> peace and prosperity -->corruption and suffering ---> rebellion and overthrow ---> cycle repeats
Explain how the silk road helped anicent china beyond buying and selling goods.
It allowed ideas, technologies, relilgions, and cultural tradiitons to spread between civilizations.