Dynasties
What is a ruling family called?
A dynasty.
Who is the most famous Chinese philosopher?
Confucius.
What is Chinese calligraphy?
The artistic form of writing Chinese characters.
Where did ancient Chinese civilizations develop?
Along the Huang River.
What was invented during the Han Dynasty that is used for writing?
Paper and ink.
What was the first dynasty in China?
The Shang Dynasty.
What is the name of the book containing Confucius's sayings?
The Analects.
What is loess?
Yellowish soil that affects the Huang River.
What color is jade?
Green
What material was commonly used for tools in religious ceremonies?
Bronze
Which dynasty is known for the Great Wall?
The Qin Dynasty.
What does Taoism teach about the world?
It is made up of opposite forces.
What is the Terracotta Army?
A collection of life-sized sculptures made for Shi Huangdi.
What was Anyang known for?
An early settlement with ancient tools discovered.
What is the significance of the Silk Road?
It was a trade route connecting China to other civilizations.
What was the longest-lasting dynasty in China?
The Zhou Dynasty.
What is the concept of opposing forces in Taoism called?
Yin and Yang.
What is landscape painting?
A painting of a natural scene that does not include people.
What is a pictograph?
A picture that stands for a word.
What technique did the Shang use to build homes?
Wattle and daub.
Who was the first emperor of China?
Shi Huangdi.
Give an example of one of Confucius' sayings?
Answers may vary!
True or False:
Calligraphy was first written on leaves from the Xizhi tree.
False!
What was the purpose of oracle bones?
They were used to try to predict the future.
True or False:
The Great Wall of China is longer than the United States.
True!
The Great Wall of China is longer than the distance from New York to California. The Great Wall of China is 13,171 miles long, while the distance from New York to California is 2,568 miles.