Ancient China Geography
What are the two major rivers of China?
The Yellow River and the Yangtze
Who was the founder of Taoism?
Lao-Tzu founded Taoism
What does luxury mean?
the state of great comfort and extravagant living.
When is Lunar New Year celebrated?
It is celebrated on the 1st day of each year in the traditional Chinese calendar.
During the 2nd new moon of the winter solstice
Between January 21st and February 20th
What was the Great Wall of China built to protect?
It was built to protect farms, temples and cities.
What is the Yellow River also known as?
The Huang He River
Who founded Confucianism?
Konghi founded Confucianism.
The Silk Road was 4,000 miles long
How long is the Lunar New Year celebration?
It is 15 days long
What method was used to build the Great Wall?
The hangtu method, or rammed earth method was used to build the Great Wall.
How long is the Yellow River?
It is 3,395 miles long
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddhism
How many routes were there to the Silk Road and where did they travel?
There were 3 main routes
Northern to the Black Sea
Central to Persia, Rome and the Mediterranean
Southern to Iran and India
What is the festival on the last day of Lunar New Year called?
The last day of the celebration is called the Lantern Festival
Which dynasty extended the Great Wall several times?
The Sui dynasty extended the Great Wall several times.
What mountain range is in the south and southwestern part of China?
The Himalaya Mountains
Of all the Chinese Dynasties, which ruled the longest?
The Zhou Dynasty
How many palaces were in the Forbidden City?
There were 90 palaces in the Forbidden City
How many animals are in the Chinese zodiac?
There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac
How many tourists visit the Great Wall each year?
over 10 million tourists visit the Great Wall each year.
What are the names of the two deserts of China?
The Gobi and the Taklamakan Desert
Which dynasty was referred to as the Golden Age?
The Han Dynasty
What is silk made from and why is it a luxury?
Silk is made from the cocoons of silkworms. The material is soft and light, making it desirable by the wealthy.
It was determined by the results of a great race to the palace of the Jade Emperor. The animals place became their order in the zodiac.
Which Emperor forced hundreds of thousands to work on the Great Wall?
Emperor Qin forced hundreds of thousands to work on the Great Wall.