Geography
This range in Western China is home to the world's highest peak and served as a barrier between China and India
What are the Himalayans
The first emperor of China
Who is Qin Shi Huangdi
The Han Dynasty is credited with inventing this material, which revolutionized writing and record-keeping
What is paper
This term refers to a ruling family that holds power for generations
What is a dynasty
This major infrastructure project, begun during the Qin Dynasty, was extended and reinforced by later dynasties to protect against northern invaders.
What is the Great Wall of China
The Chinese word for Yellow River
What is Huang He
This powerful and influential family of warriors ruled China from 221 to 206 BCE, unifying the country for the first time.
What is the Qin Dynasty
This fine, durable fabric, made from the cocoons of worms, was one of China's most valuable exports
What is silk
The belief that Chinese rulers were chosen by divine approval was known as..
What is the Mandate of Heaven
Name two of the exports from China along the Silk Road
What are Silk, Gunpowder, Orange Trees, Paper, Bronze, Iron, Confucianism
This vast geographic feature in northern China posed as a natural barrier to invaders and trade
What is the Gobi Desert
This Chinese philosopher emphasized respect, moral virtue, and the importance of family and education in his teachings
Who is Confucius
This delicate and highly prized ceramic, often called "china," was first developed during the Han dynasty
What is porcelain
This philosophy emphasized respect, education, and moral leadership
What is Confucianism
This Chinese dynasty, lasting from 206 BCE to 220 CE, is known for expanding China’s territory, developing the Silk Road, and establishing Confucianism as the state philosophy.
What is the Han Dynasty
This treacherous route, named for a valuable commodity, connected China to the Middle East and beyond, facilitating cultural exchange
What is the Silk Road
This man was the founder of Legalism
Who is Han Fei
This Han invention, used to measure earthquakes, took the form of a dragon and frogs
What is a seismograph
This philosophy is based on the ideal that all humans are evil and need to be punished harshly
What is Legalism
This collection of sayings and ideas serves as the foundation of Confucian philosophy
What are the Analects
This group of Mongolians were being deterred using the Great Wall of China
Who are the Xiongnu
This religious tradition, which originated in India, began to spread into China along the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty
What is Buddhism
This term refers to the respect and devotion children owe to their parents and ancestors
What is Filial Piety
This period in Chinese history, which lasted from 475 BCE to 221 BCE, was marked by intense warfare and political fragmentation.
What is the Warring States period