Ancient Chinese Geography
Dynasty
Three Philosophies
Hodgepodge
100
What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China
To protect China from outside attacks
100
How did the Qin Dynasty contribute to the unification of China?
By standardizing writing, currency, and weights and measures
100
What were the three main philosophies in ancient China?
Confucianism, Daoism, and Feudalism
100
What religion spread across the Silk Road
Buddhism
200
What two continents did the Silk Road connect?
Europe and Asia
200
How did the Han Dynasty come to power?
By winning in a civil war after the fall of the Qin Dynasty
200
What is Confucianism’s view on government?
Leaders should be examples of good moral behavior.
200
What material did the Shang people use to build weapons
Bronze
300
This river offered rich soil for agriculture, leading to surplus food production in China
The Yellow River (Huang He)
300
Which innovation gave the Shang Dynasty a military advantage?
Chariot
300
How did Daoism influence Chinese medicine and science?
It promoted the idea of balance, leading to practices like acupuncture and herbal medicine.
300
What is this writing called?
Calligraphy
400
Which Mountain Range helped keep ancient China isolated from other civilizations?
The Himalayan Mountains
400
What was the purpose of the Civil Service Exam during the Han Dynasty?
To select officials based on merit rather than family background
400
What did Emperor Qin Shi Huang do to prevent people from learning about Confucianism?
He burned books and suppressed scholars.
400
Before the invention of paper, the ancient Chinese wrote on
Bamboo strips and silk
500
Name something the Romans traded on the Silk Road
Name something the Chinese traded on the Silk Road
Romans: Glass
Chinese: Silk
500
What is the significance of the invention of paper during the Han Dynasty?
It allowed for the widespread recording and sharing of ideas.
500
How did Daoism differ from Confucianism?
Daoism emphasized living in harmony with nature, while Confucianism focused on structure and social order.
500
What is the "Mandate of Heaven?"
A belief that rulers were chosen by the divine force