Ancient China Geography
What is the staple crop that was first cultivated (grown) in East Asia called? It is a regular side dish in people's meals worldwide.
Rice
What is the drink created in China said to cure poison?
Tea
What is the name of the philosopher who started Confucianism?
Confucius
Which dynasty lasted for the shortest amount of time and used legalism as its governing philosophy?
The Qin Dynasty
What is the animal that China uses to make diplomatic deals with other countries?
Pandas
True or False?
Most of the population of China, even today, lives on the eastern side of the country.
True
What does the Book of Songs describe?
the lives and beliefs of the people in China
What Chinese philosophy does the yin-yang symbol come from?
Daoism
Which dynasty had the largest empire and tried to invade Japan twice, but failed twice?
The Mongols (Yuan Dynasty)
What is the name of the famous tale that comes from China that has influenced popular media like video games and anime?
The Journey to the West
What are the names of the two rivers in China?
The Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
What is the purpose of the Dragon Boat Festival?
To honor Qu Yuan, who drowned himself to protest corruption
What was the conflict called that popularized these philosophies?
The Warring States Period
Which dynasty was in power during the "golden age" of China?
The Tang Dynasty
Give me an example of an invention from China?
Bonus: If you can tell me what dynasty it comes from, I will give you double points.
I will give you time to record a response!
Name me a Geographic barrier that separates China from outside invasion?
The Gobi Desert/ The Tibetan Plateau/ The Taklimakan Desert/ The Himalayans
What is the musical set found in the Tomb of Marquis Yi?
Chime bell set
What philosophy does this sound like?
"In ruling a state of a thousand chariots, one must handle matters respectfully and be trustworthy. One must be careful in spending money, love the people, and make demands on them only at the proper season."
Confucianism
Which Dynasty created the "Mandate of Heaven?"
The Zhou Dynasty
What is the policy China enacted in 1979 to limit population growth?
The One Child Policy
What is the name of the sea that China controls trade in the pacific called?
The South China Sea
What was the book of songs written on?
Bamboo slips
What philosophy does this sound like?
"The way of the enlightened (forward-looking) ruler is to unify the laws instead of seeking for wise men. It is to lay down firm policies instead of longing for honest men. That way his laws never fail him, and there is no crime or deceit among his officials."
Legalism
Which dynasty built the capital city Chang'an?
The Tang Dynasty
How long is the Great Wall of China?
Over 13,000 miles long