Geography
This long river is known as the “cradle of Chinese civilization.”
Yellow River/Huang He
A ruling family in ancient China was called this.
dynasty
This writing material replaced bamboo and silk.
Paper
This famous teacher taught respect, kindness, and good behavior.
Confucius
Most ancient Chinese people were these.
Farmers
This huge mountain range protected China from invaders to the south.
Himalayas
This belief said rulers were chosen by heaven.
Mandate of Heaven
This invention helped sailors navigate.
This belief system focused on family respect and order.
Confucianism
This crop was most important for food.
Rice
This desert helped protect China from invaders in the north.
Gobi Desert
This dynasty built the first Great Wall sections.
This material was made from worms and traded along the Silk Road.
Silk
This religion came to China from India.
Buddhism
This road connected China to Europe and Asia for trade.
Silk Road
These two major rivers helped farming and trade grow.
Yellow River and Yangtze River
This long-lasting dynasty hired people who were educated for the job.
Han Dynasty
This invention changed warfare and celebrations.
Gunpowder
This philosophy taught people to live in harmony with nature.
Daoism
This social class included scholars and government workers.
Scholars or officals
This natural barrier helped isolate China from other civilizations.
Mountains, deserts, and oceans
If rulers failed, people believed they lost this.
Mandate of Heaven
These four inventions are called the “Four Great Inventions.”
Paper, printing blocks, gunpowder, and compass
This belief system focused on punishments and making sure everyone stayed in line
Legalism
This was worn by wealthy Chinese and made from silkworms.
Silk clothing