Geography
Dynasties
Philosophy
Innovations
Silk Road
100
What are the two major rivers in China
Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
100
This Dynasty ruled with Confucian values and was considered a golden age in China
Han Dynasty
100
Which philosophy emphasizes strict rules and harsh punishment for crimes
Legalism
100
This common writing material was invented in China, revolutionizing communication and record keeping
Paper
100
True or False: The Silk Road was one continuous road from Asia to Europe
False, the Silk Road was a series of several different trade routes linking China and the West.
200
Name ONE of the deserts on China's border
Gobi or Taklimakan
200
This dynasty was followed legalist doctrine, united China, and started construction of the Great Wall
Qin Dynasty
200
Which philosophy emphasize balance, harmony with nature, and following "the way"
Daoism
200
This thing was invented by accident in China when an early chemist tried to turn lead in to gold
Gunpowder (remember the chemist blew himself up)
200
The secret of silk production was kept secret by the Chinese for centuries, what is it?
The Silk Worm, the cocoons they produce were spun into silk cloth.
300
What large mountain range and plateau protected China's western border
The Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayan Mountains
300
This is the earliest dynasty which first developed the Chinese writing system
Shang Dynasty
300
Which philosophy emphasizes moral behavior, right relationships, and respect
Confucianism
300
This early navigational tool was invented in China and allowed people to always find North
The Compass
300
name TWO ways that cultural exchange affected nations along the Silk Road
Spread of religion, spread of new ideas (philosophy, science), Spread of new technology (gunpowder, printing), and goods (silk, spices)
400
What is the area between China's two main rivers where early Chinese culture developed
North China Plain
400
This Dynasty introduced the Mandate of Heaven and saw the development of the three major Chinese Philosophies
Zhou Dynasty
400
Shi Huangdi was well-known for enforcing what philosophy in China?
Legalism
400
What kind of labor did the Chinese emperors use to construct the Great Wall of China
Forced (or slave) Labor. Farmers and soldiers were forced to work on the Great Wall.
400
How did the Great Wall of China affect trading on the Silk Road?
It protected Chinese merchants from the Mongols and helped China control more trade routes to the West.
500
How did China's geography affect its development as a culture?
China's geography isolated them and protected them from invaders, leading to a more unique culture and large population.
500
What is the Mandate of Heaven and why was it important for China's dynasties?
The Mandate of Heaven was the "divine right to rule" that every dynasty needed to be seen as legitimate. The cycle of Chinese dynasties can be understood through the "loss" of the Mandate through natural disasters, corruption, or war.
500
This Daoist symbol describes the balance between light and dark.
Yin and Yang
500
For what purpose was the Great Wall of China built?
To protect China from the Mongol nomads (Xiongnu) to the North
500
What two major religions spread to Asia along the Silk Road
Islam and Buddhism