Government
Who was the most powerful person in Ancient China?
The Emperor
What is a dynasty?
A series of rulers from the same family.
What was the title of the ruler of Ancient China?
Emperor
What famous structure was built to help protect China from invaders?
The Great Wall of China
What was the main occupation of many Ancient Chinese people?
Farming
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The belief that the emperor had the right to rule because Heaven supported them.
Which dynasty built much of the early Great Wall?
The Qin Dynasty
Who was the first emperor to unite much of China?
Qin Shi Huang
What was the Terracotta Army made from?
Terracotta (clay)
What material was especially important for making clothing in Ancient China?
Silk
What happened if an emperor became a bad ruler?
People could believe he had lost the Mandate of Heaven and could be overthrown.
Which dynasty came after the Qin Dynasty?
The Han Dynasty
What famous army was built for Qin Shi Huang's tomb?
The Terracotta Army
Why was the Terracotta Army created?
To protect Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife.
What was one important food grown by farmers in Ancient China?
Rice
What system put government officials into different levels of power?
A bureaucracy
Which dynasty is famous for creating the Terracotta Army?
The Qin Dynasty
Which Chinese philosopher's ideas influenced government and society?
Confucius
What was one major purpose of the Great Wall?
To defend China's northern borders.
How were women generally treated in Ancient Chinese society?
They had fewer rights and were usually expected to follow male family members.
What group of people helped the emperor run the government?
Government officials and bureaucrats
Which dynasty is known for expanding trade along the Silk Road?
The Han Dynasty
Why was Qin Shi Huang an important ruler?
He united China and created a strong central government.
Why was building the Great Wall difficult for Ancient Chinese workers?
It required huge amounts of labour and materials across difficult terrain.
What social class were farmers generally part of?
The peasant/farming class