Where did the early Chinese Civilizations first develop?
Near the Yellow Huang He River
What was the Shang Dynasty Known for?
Bronze weapons and tools
What major structure was built during the Qin dynasty?
The great wall
Which dynasty followed the Qin?
What early Japanese culture focused on pottery?
Jomon
What important trade route expanded during the Han dynasty?
Silk road
What is a dynasty?
A ruling family that holds power for many years
Why was the great wall built?
To defend against invasions
What was a major achievement of the Han dynasty?
Expanding trade and inventions
What role did women usually have in Han China?
Home and family care
Which Korean Civilizations were influenced by which country?
Which dynasty came after the shang?
Zhou
What technology helped improve medicine in Han China?
Accupuncture
What goods were traded from China along the silk road?
silk and paper
What clan helped unify early Japan?
Yamato
Why did China, Korea, and Japan share cultural similarities?
Ideas and technology spread through contact and trade
Which Dynasty was the first to unite China?
Qin
What invention helped people move heavy loads?
wheelbarrow
What ideas spread to China along the silk road?
Buddhism
What crop became very important in Japan during the Yayoi period?
Rice
What natural feature caused frequent flooding in early China?
The Yellow (Huang He) River
What happened to the Qin dynasty?
It fell due to harsh laws, rebellion
What metal technology spread from China to Korea?
Bronze Making
What is a clan?
A group of families with common ancestors
How were han officials selected?
Civil service exams