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This is one of the most famous landmarks in the world and a reminder of the strength of China
The Great Wall
The Great Wall is over __________ miles long.
Over 13,000
True or false: Ancient China became very successful because of its strong leadership.
True
How is silk made?
Silkworms
Ancient China began around what year?
2070 BC
T or F: Ancient China became successful because of its money.
False (Their inventions)
Why was The Great Wall built?
The long trade route that stretched from China to Europe was called what?
The Silk Road
Who founded Taoism?
Lao-Tzu
T or F: Ancient China became successful because of its rich culture.
True
This belief came from India and encouraged people to live in harmony with nature
Buddhism
This belief encouraged people to live in harmony with nature
Taoism
What were the three main beliefs that shaped the way people lived and thought?
Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism
T or F: Ancient China became very strong because of their sports.
False
This belief taught respect for others, especially elders, and the importance of family
Confucianism
Ancient China began more than how many years ago?
around 4,000 years ago
Name the four impressive inventions most well known and still used today. (Hint: NOT its writing system)
Paper, gunpowder, silk, and the compass
China is positioned between which two deserts?
Gobi and Taklamakan
Ancient China began during which dynasty?
Xia Dynasty
It was believed that the gods only supported and helped the emperors keep their power as long as they did what?
Ruled fairly and kept peace
Ancient China's success came from what four things?
Its strong government, advanced inventions, rich culture, and powerful trade networks
Four of the most powerful dynasties were...
The Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han
Explain in detail why Ancient China's writing system was a major success.
They developed a systems of characters where each one represented an idea, and were used to keep records, tell stories, and write important information
500a) The idea that the emperor had the support of the gods, who helped them keep their power is known as what?
The Mandate of Heaven
500b: Emperors who were believed to have the support of their gods were seen as/called what?
"The Son of Heaven"
Which belief believed people are reborn after death, but this only is complete once a person lives a proper life and their soul enters nirvana?
Buddhism
Bonus: Worth 600 points (300 each part)
What dynasty was Taoism founded under AND during what century?
The Zhou Dynasty in the 6th Century
The economy of Ancient China was mainly from what?
Agriculture
Name the Social Structure of Ancient China. FIVE LEVELS in order
Top: Emperor
Gentry Scholars (Shi)
Peasant farmers (Nong)
Artisans and Craftsmen (Gong)
Merchants and Traders (Shang)
Bonus worth 300 points each:
China had the _____________ to the east, and the ______________________to the south.
Pacific Ocean to the east and the Himalaya Mountains to the south