Geography
Religion
Achievements
Politics
Economics/ Society
100
On what continent is China?
Asia
100
What belief system/philosophy of Ancient China promotes harmony with nature?
Daoism/Taoism
100
What did they call group of trade routes that connected China to other parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe?
The Silk Road
100
True or false: Emperor Qin was a follower of Confucianism.
False: Emperor Qin was a follower of Legalism.
100
Material made from a type of insect that was used to produce clothing and became China’s main trading export.
Silk
200
What geographic feature is at location F?
Himalayan Mountains
200
What belief system/philosophy of Ancient China promotes decency and respect?
Confucianism
200
What made it possible for the Chinese to farm on mountainous lands?
Terraces/terrace farming
200
A group of rulers from the same family is called a ...
Dynasty
200
For what reason did Emperor Qin standardize measurements, currency, and writing?
It helped make trade and communication easier.
300
What geographic feature is at location B?
Gobi Desert
300
Belief/philosophy that people must be controlled by a strong leader and harsh law system.
Legalism
300
The Great Wall of China is an expansive series of fortifications and walls that was built to protect from outside invaders. Who initiated this project?
Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi
300
The three major philosophies began during - and because of - which time in ancient China's history?
The Warring States Period
300
One of the major effects of the Silk Road was cultural diffusion. What is "cultural diffusion"?
Cultural Diffusion is the spreading of cultural ideas, practices, or items from one culture to another, or within a single culture.
400
What is another name for the Huang He River in China?
The Yellow River or China's Sorrow
400
Why were oracle bones popular among early rulers in ancient China?
Oracle bones were used for guidance in making political and personal decisions.
400
What was the purpose for building the Terracotta Army?
It was used to surround the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi to protect the emperor in the afterlife.
400
The belief that Chinese kings' right to rule came from the gods.
The Mandate of Heaven
400
One of the major contributions of the Han Dynasty is the use of civil service exams. What are "civil service exams"?
Civil service exams were tests taken to discover talents and skills, helping the test-taker to find the best-fitting job working for the government.
500
What is the name of the yellowish-brown silt that is left by the flood waters of the Huang He River?
Loess
500
The name of the book that contains many of Confucius's teachings?
The Analects
500
Name three inventions of the Chinese civilization.
Possible answers (need three):
Paper, silk, gunpowder, compass, porcelain, printing, tea, kites, umbrellas, seismograph, wheelbarrow, fireworks
500
List the reigns of the Early Chinese dynasties in chronological order.
Shang, Zhou, Han, Qin
Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
Han, Shang, Zhou, Qin
Shang, Han, Qin, Zhou
2 -Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
500
Which is the correct order of social class system in ancient China from highest to lowest?
1 - Pharaoh, government officials, soldiers, scribes, merchants, artisans, farmers, slaves
2 - There was no social class. Everyone was equal.
3 - Emperor, nobles, government officials, merchants & artisans, farmers, slaves
4 - Emperor, civil servants/government officials, farmers, craftsmen, merchants
4 - Emperor, civil servants/government officials, farmers, craftsmen, merchants