Geography of China
Which continent is China located on?
Asia
What material did the Chinese use to make clothing that became a valuable trade item?
Silk
What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?
To protect from northern invaders
What crop did farmers grow on terraces carved into mountains?
Rice (and wheat)
What is a dynasty?
A family of rulers who passed down power
Which river is also known as "China's Sorrow" because of its floods?
Huang He (Yellow River)
Which Chinese invention helped sailors navigate at sea?
Compass
Which emperor began the building of the Great Wall?
Emperor Qin Shi Huang (The 1st emperor of China)
What were homes in Ancient China mostly made of?
Wood and clay (FREE POINT)
Name one of the four early dynasties of China.
Shang, Zhou, Qin, or Han
How did the Himalayan Mountains affect Ancient China?
Blocked travel and protected China from invasion.
What inventions made it possible to share books and information faster? (HINT: There are 2 answers)
Paper and block printing
How long is the Great Wall of China?
13,000 miles long
What was the Silk Road used for?
To trade goods like silk and spices
Which dynasty was known for starting the Great Wall?
Qin Dynasty
What large desert protected China from invaders to the north?
Gobi desert
What early invention was first used for fireworks and later for weapons?
Gunpowder
What materials were used to build the earliest parts of the wall?
Stone, earth, bricks (FREE POINT since we never actually discussed this in detail)
Why was family important in Ancient Chinese society?
Which dynasty invented paper?
Han dynasty
Why did most people in Ancient China settle near the rivers instead of the mountains or deserts?
Rivers provided water, fertile soil, and transportation
Why were Chinese inventions important to the rest of the world?
They spread new ideas and technology to other parts of the world.
What does the Great Wall symbolize about Ancient China's people and rulers?
Strength, unity, and protection (FREE POINT)
How did Ancient Chinese people show respect to their ancestors?
They built shrines and performed ancestor worship rituals (FREE POINT)
Why were dynasties important to Chinese history?
Dynasties organized the government and helped develop Chinese culture (FREE POINT)