Geography of Ancient China
This desert in northern China is home to snow leopards and extreme temperatures from +35°C to –35°C.
Gobi Desert
Farmers (peasants) were valued more than merchants because they provided this.
food for everyone
This dynasty is called the “legendary dynasty” because its existence is only known from later Zhou writings.
Xia Dynasty
Ancient Chinese kings, like those of the Shang, were often buried with ?
servants (corpses of faithful attendants)
Who was the 2nd group in the hierarchy of Ancient Egypt?
Viziers
The world’s tallest mountain, located in the Himalayas on China’s border.
Mount Everest
Merchants in Ancient China belonged to this group in the social hierarchy. What is the Chinese name for this group?
Shong
This massive construction project began during the Qin dynasty to defend against northern invasions.
the Great Wall
Ancient Chinese rainforests were located in this part of the country.
south-east China
This “boy king” of Egypt is famous for his intact tomb discovered in 1922.
Tutankhamun
The dense forests to the south, the Pacific Ocean to the east, and high mountains to the west created these for Ancient China.
natural boundaries
Craftsmen who made pottery, like Tang dynasty horses, belonged to this group.What is the Chinese name for this group?
Gong
The modern name of the country “China” comes from this dynasty.
Qin Dynasty
South-east China’s rainforest climate was shaped by these seasonal heavy rains called ?
monsoons
This river was the lifeblood of Ancient Egypt, providing water, fertile soil, and transportation.
The Nile River
These two rivers are China’s longest and most famous, known for fertile plains and devastating floods.
Yangtze River and the Yellow River
The ruling class of scholars and officials belonged to this social group.What is the Chinese name for this group?
Shi
The Han dynasty established this network of trade routes connecting China with the West. What is it called?
the Silk Road
The Yellow River is called this because of the fertile silt it deposits. What is this in Chinese?
Huang He River
This process preserved the bodies of the dead so they could enter the afterlife.
mummification
This plateau north of the Himalayas is called the “Roof of the World.”
Tibetan Plateau
According to the Mandate of Heaven, this would happen to a king if he failed to protect his people from floods, famine, or war.
being overthrown
The Han dynasty ruled from 206 BCE until____ year
220 CE
This Zhou Dynasty belief stated that rulers were chosen by the gods to govern China.
the Mandate of Heaven
Ancient Egyptians practiced this type of religion, worshipping many gods such as Ra and Osiris.
polytheism