Early Chinese Dynasties
Social Classes & Government
Geography of China
Trade, Travel & the Silk Road
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100

This dynasty was the first recorded dynasty in China and had a strict social hierarchy.

 What is Shang Dynasty

100

Describe the social classes during the Shang Dynasty from highest to lowest. *Hint: there are six>*

  • King, nobles, warriors, artisans, farmers, slaves.

100

This river is known as the Yellow River and often flooded.

Huang He

100

This trade route connected China to Europe and Southwest Asia.

Silk Road

100

This philosophy focused on order, respect, and proper behavior.

Confucianism

200

This dynasty introduced the Mandate of Heaven.

What is Zhou Dynasty?

200

This belief explained that rulers were chosen by heaven and could lose power if they ruled poorly.

What is Mandate of Heaven?

200

This is the longest river in China.

Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)

200

The Silk Road was first created during this dynasty.

Han Dynasty

200

This emperor converted to Buddhism after the Kalinga War.

Ashoka

300

This dynasty reunited China after 300 years of war.

What is Sui Dynasty?

300

This idea emphasized respect for parents and elders.

What is Filial Piety

300

Why did China enter a period of isolationism?

The Chinese believed they were the most civilized people and did not need the outside world

300

Why was the friendship between Marco Polo and Kublai Khan significant?

Marco Polo recorded his experiences in China, increasing European curiosity and interest in China

300

Define Dynasty

A line of rulers from the same family

400

This dynasty invented gunpowder, the compass, and movable type.

What is Song Dynasty ?

400

This exam tested knowledge of Confucian teachings to select government officials.

What is Civil Service Exam

400

True or False: Mongols were at the top of society during the Yuan Dynasty and did not socialize with Chinese people.

True Explain

400

True or False: The Mongols created the largest land empire in medieval history.

True Explain!!!

400

This Mongol ruler welcomed Marco Polo to his court.

Kublai Khan

500

Which dynasty strengthened or reinstated the Civil Service Exam?

What is Tang dynasty?

500

Which dynasty strengthened or reinstated the Civil Service Exam?

What is Tang Dynasty?

500

This structure is a symbol of Chinese isolationism.

Great Wall of China

500

This European traveler wrote about his experiences in China.

Marco Polo

500

This empire experienced a golden age of trade, science, and literature.

Gupta Empire