Vocab 1
What is the supreme monarch of China, considered the "Son of Heaven" with a divine mandate
Emperor
A crop grown for its commercial value rather than being used by the grower.
Cash Crop
Most of China's population lives in the East because these two major rivers provide water for farming and transportation.
The Yellow (Huang He) and Yangtze (Chang Jiang) rivers
Straddling the border between China and Nepal, this peak is the highest point on Earth.
Mount Everest
Located in the Xinjiang region, this "depression" is the lowest point in China, sitting well below sea level.
Turpan Depression
A dynasty is best described as...
The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale is known as...
Commerce
This famous 4,000-mile trade route connected China to the Mediterranean Sea, crossing through deserts and mountains.
The Silk Road
Known as the "Mother River" of China, it is famous for the high amount of silt that gives it a distinct golden-brown hue.
Yellow River
Formed by the deposits of the Yellow River, this is the largest alluvial plain in China and a major center for wheat and corn production.
North China Plain
A meritocracy is a social system where power, status, and rewards are distributed based on individuals' abilities, talents, and achievements, rather than inherited wealth, social class, or connections
True
Was the founder and first emperor of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty of China.
Kublia Khan
Much of the Great Wall was built to protect China from invaders living in this large, cold, and rocky desert to the north.
The Gobi Desert
Often called the "Roof of the World," this massive upland region covers much of Southwestern China.
Tibetan Plateau
This body of water to the east of China is the largest ocean in the world.
The Pacific Ocean
Relates to an empire or emperor, signifying royalty, vastness, or high quality.
Imperial
An ancient Chinese political and religious doctrine that justified the rule of the emperor, the "Son of Heaven," by claiming Heaven granted the right to rule to a virtuous leader.
Mandate of Heaven
Ancient China is credited with the "Four Great Inventions": the compass, gunpowder, papermaking, and this method used to share books and writing.
Printing
This cold desert, the largest in Asia, covers parts of northern China and southern Mongolia.
Gobi Desert
This "great" mountain range contains many of the world's highest peaks and separates China from the Indian subcontinent.
The Himalayas
A system of administration for large organizations (like governments or corporations) characterized by a clear hierarchy, specialized roles, formal rules/procedures, and impersonal, rational decision-making, aiming for efficiency. In China, this system was unique for its merit-based system (the Imperial Examination) that allowed social mobility and stability
Meritocracy
In medieval China was the growth of planned, walled cities that were centers of imperial power, administration, and trade.
Urbanization
For 500 years, this massive palace complex in the center of Beijing served as the home for emperors and the political heart of China.
The Forbidden City
Flowing 3,900 miles to the East China Sea, this is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world.
Yangtze River (Chang Jiang)
While not a natural feature, this famous structure was built across northern China’s rugged mountains and hills to provide protection.
The Great Wall of China