Geography
Along which river did the first Chinese civlizations emerge?
Yellow River
Why did Shi Huangdi struggle to unify China?
Each state had its own writing, calendar, and system of weight and measures
What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?
To protect Chinese citizens
How did the Silk Road get its name?
Silk was highly valued by citizens in other countries
In ancient Athens, who qualified for citizenship?
All free Athenian men
What is the name of the desert located in northern China?
Gobi Desert
Which dynasty was the first to domesticate horses?
Shang Dynasty or Zhou Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
What invention allowed for books to quickly be made.
1. Woodblock Printing
2. Paper
3. Porcelain
4. Magnetic Compass
1. Woodblock printing
True or False:
The Silk Road is still a major trading route today.
False
What was the Agricultural Revolution?
A time when early humans learned to farm and domesticate animals
What was the main impact of China's natural barriers such as the mountains and deserts?
They developed a unique cultural identity
Who was usually chosen to work on the Great Wall of China when it was first being built?
Criminals and enslaved people
What was the main purpose for the creation of the Grand Canal?
To transport grain from one place to another
Which invention helped created water routes for the Silk Road?
The Magnetic Compass
What kind of education did Sparta focus on?
A military one
What is the name of the large mountain range that forms a natural border for China?
Himalayan Mountains
Which did Shi Huangdi NOT do to unify all of China?
1. Made all coins the same
2. Made everyone write using the same written language
3. Made everyone speak the same language
3. Made everyone speak the same language
Which Chinese invention provided a more convenient way of communicating with others?
1. Woodblock Printing
2. Paper
3. Porcelain
4. Magnetic Compass
2. Paper
True or False:
Religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity spread throughout civilizations thanks to the Silk Road
True
What did Mesopotamians invent to help prevent flooding?
1. Cuneiform
2. Ziggurats
3. Levees
4. Chariots
4. Levees
What are the names of the TWO main rivers in ancient China?
Yellow River
Yangtze River
What kind of ruler did Confucius believe in?
Should be virtuous and have good moral character
What Chinese invention became very valuable for trading due to its durability and beauty?
1. Woodblock Printing
2. Paper
3. Porcelain
4. Magnetic Compass
3. Porcelain
True or False:
Due to the Silk Road, citizens in China became more wealthy.
True
Why is India a subcontinent?
It is isolated from the rest of Asia by mountains and water