Inventions
Which invention was use for navigation?
Compass
What was used as the written language in Ancient China?
Symbols and Characters
What were the rulers of Ancient China called?
Bonus: What was their family lineage or line called?
Emperors
Bonus: Dynasty
What is the effect?
Cause: Some of the land was hilly and mountainous.
Effect: Terraces were built for farming
Which Continent is Ancient China located on?
Asia
What was discovered by an Ancient Chinese empress in her tea to create a type of clothing?
Bonus: What did this discovery create?
Silkworm cocoon
Bonus: Silk cloth
Which architectural design was created in Ancient China to protect against invaders?
The Great Wall
What was the climate like in Ancient China, especially around the Huang He River Valley?
it was not too dry and not too wet
What is the Effect?
Cause: The forests were thick in China.
Effect: Chinese people could use the trees to produce houses, paper, etc.
What was a staple crop in Ancient China, especially in along the Yangtze River?
Rice
Which invention was used to measure the distance an army was from their enemies during war?
Kite
What was one flaw of the Great Wall of China?
it was too long; not enough people to guard against invaders; invaders had tools to help get over the wall
What are three things the Ancient Chinese created from Natural Resources found in dense forests?
Hint: From trees
Paper, homes, boats, etc.
What is the effect?
Cause: Ancient Chinese mined copper and tin
Effect: They created bronze for capital resources
Why did people settle near the river in Early Ancient China?
it provided fertile soil for farming/crops
What was created when natural resources, copper and tin, were melted and mixed?
Bronze
Who helped build the Great Wall of China?
Many people from all over Ancient China were hired to help.
How did the Ancient Chinese adapt to farming along hills and mountains?
They created terraces to help with farming
What is the Effect?
Cause: The Yangtze River region was more humid and warmer than the Huang He
Effect: Rice was abundantly grown in this region.
How did China change from its peak to modern day?
it became a bit small in size
Which invention used gunpowder?
Fireworks
How do the Ancient Chinese contributions affect life today in the United States?
Answers will vary
What is the difference between a natural resource and a capital resource?
Natural Resource: comes from nature
Capital Resource: Made by man from natural resources
What is the effect?
Cause: The Huang He and Yangtze Rivers were abundant is natural resources.
Effect: The Ancient Chinese were able to farm and trade as well as survive.
Which river was Ancient China located near at its beginning?
Huang He River