Dynasties of China
The first emperor of China Shihuangdi has these surrounding his tomb for a specific purpose.
What are thousands of clay soldiers to guard him in the afterlife?
This was invented in China a thousand years before it was used in Europe.
What is paper?
This group turned against the Song and claimed much of northern China after helping them conquer other enemies.
Who are the Jurchen?
The Chinese word "ming" means this.
What is brightness?
A republic is a unique type of government for several reasons. Name one.
What are...
elections?
voting?
representatives?
The Great Wall of China was built for this reason.
What is to keep out invaders such as the Xiongnu?
China was able to create the world's first books using this invention.
What is woodblock printing?
This man led the group of Mongols who attacked northern China.
Who is Chinggis (Genghis) Khan?
Emperor Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty built a new residence called this.
What is The Forbidden City?
China thought their products were better and they had everything they needed already. This made which empire very angry.
What is Great Britian?
Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty sent an official to travel into the wilderness for this reason.
What is to find people willing to help China defend its northern borders?
Fires could easily sweep through Hangzhou partly for this reason.
What is its wooden houses were crowded together?
This famous Italian explorer spent years in China.
Who is Marco Polo?
Scholars were the most honored and respected people in this dynasty.
What is the Song dynasty?
Britain refused to stop selling this to China.
What is opium?
Foreigners were eager to buy this from China during the time of the Han Dynasty.
What is silk?
Emperor Hui Zong of the Song Dynasty was most interested in this.
What is the arts such as painting, calligraphy and poetry?
Considered Kublai Khan's greatest achievement.
What is creating a postal system?
Zheng He is famous for this reason.
What is building a fleet of ships at the emperor's request and exploring the world.
In 1912, the last emperor stepped down and China became this type of government.
What is a republic?
China was ruled by emperors for about this many years.
What is about 2000 years?
The Tang Dynasty was known for many inventions and goods. Name one.
What is...
paper (flying) money?
trading of tea?
gunpowder/fireworks?
woodblock printing?
This woman was China's only female emperor.
Who is Emperor Wu Zhao?
The Manchu took over China and forced the men to wear this hairstyle as a sign of loyalty to the emperor.
What is a queue?
The first emperor did many things to unite China. Name one.
The first emperor did many things to unite China. Name one.
What is:
made all use the same weights and measures?
made all use the same written language?
had all use the same money system?
building canals and roads?