Geography
What major river is often referred to as the "Mother River" of China?
What is Yellow River (Huang He)
This ancient Chinese dynasty is traditionally considered mythological due to limited archaeological evidence.
The Xia Dynasty
During which dynasty was the invention of paper traditionally attributed, revolutionizing the way information was recorded and disseminated?
The Han Dynasty
What traditional Chinese belief involves honoring deceased ancestors?
What is ancestor worship?
The name of the prominent female ruler of the Tang Dynasty who was the only woman to rule China in her own right
Empress Wu
What geographical feature served as a natural barrier protecting the region from invasions, and influenced the climate patterns?
What are the Himalayan Mountains
Describe the purpose of the oracle bones, created during the Shang Dynasty.
They were used for divination and communication with ancestral spirits.
This important navigational tool revolutionized maritime exploration.
The magnetic compass.
The names of two philosophers who were influential during the Warring States Period.
Confucius, Lao-Tzu, Han Fei
Describe 2 ways in which the Tang Dynasty contributed to the rights and status of women.
women could receive an education, could own property, could manage business, could be a writer/artist/painter
The name of the region where the Chinese first settled?
The North China Plain
First Emperor of China who had the Terracotta Warriors built.
Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi.
This engineering marvel connected the Yellow River to the Yangtze River.
The Grand Canal.
This concept was used to justify the rise and fall of dynasties.
The Mandate of Heaven
Name 3 significant Chinese inventions from the Tang Dynasty.
Woodblock printing, gunpowder, smallpox vaccine
What geographical feature in southern China played a crucial role in maritime trade and contact with Southeast Asia, India, and beyond during ancient times?
The South China Sea
During which dynasty were the civil service examinations formalized as a means of selecting government officials based on merit?
The Sui and Tang Dynasties
The Great Wall was not merely a physical barrier but also incorporated strategic military features. Describe one specific military strategy employed along the Great Wall during times of conflict.
Beacon towers that were used for signalling. Smoke or fire signals could be quickly relayed across long distances.
What are the key principles of Confucianism (name 3).
What are filial piety, respect for elders, and moral integrity.
This palace was known for its architectural grandeur and cultural vibrancy.
The Middle Kingdom or "Zhōngguó"
List all dynasties of Ancient China in the correct order from 1650 B.C.E. - 907 B.C.E.
(The Xia), Shang, Zhou, Warring States Period, Qin, Han, Sui, Tang
Explain the historical significance of the Silk Road.
What is the facilitation of cultural exchange, trade, and the spread of goods and ideas.
How did Daoism influence the arts and philosophy during ancient China?
What is the emphasis on harmony with nature, simplicity, and the pursuit of balance.
During the Tang Dynasty, the capital city of Chang'an thrived as a cosmopolitan centre, attracting people from various regions. Name 1 major foreign groups that significantly contributed to the cultural diversity and prosperity of the Tang Empire.
The Sogdians (from modern-day Uzbekistan and Tajikistan), the Persians, the Arabs.