Key Dynasties
What was the first dynasty of Imperial China?
The Qin Dynasty
Who is the founder of Confucianism?
Confucius
What was traded along the Silk Road?
Silk, spices, and other goods
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
What Chinese invention is used to keep time?
The water clock
Which dynasty built the Great Wall of China?
The Qin Dynasty
What is the main principle of Daoism?
Living in harmony with the Dao. Another way called is the Way.
What empire did the Silk Road mainly connect China to in the West?
The Roman Empire
Which emperor is credited with establishing the Pax Sinica, a period of peace in China?
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty
Which invention from China helped spread printing technology across the world?
Movable type printing
During which dynasty did the famous Silk Road trade network flourish?
The Han Dynasty
Which philosophy emphasizes the importance of legal rules and harsh punishments?
Legalism
What was one major cultural impact of the Silk Road on China?
The introduction of Buddhism to China
Which empress ruled China during the Tang Dynasty, often considered one of the most powerful women in Chinese history?
Empress Wu Zetian
What type of compass did the Chinese invent that was later used in navigation?
The magnetic compass
Which dynasty is known for its development of Confucianism as the state philosophy?
The Han Dynasty
In Confucianism, what is the most important virtue that should guide relationships?
Filial piety the respect for one's parents and ancestors
How did the Silk Road help spread technologies like papermaking to the West?
Traders and missionaries traveling along the Silk Road brought Chinese inventions to other civilizations.
Which emperor’s reign marked the height of the Mongol Empire in China?
Kublai Khan
Which Chinese invention is credited with revolutionizing warfare and exploration in the West?
Gunpowder
The fall of which dynasty marked the end of Imperial China in 1912?
The Qing Dynasty
How did the teachings of Confucianism influence the structure of Chinese government?
Confucianism focus the importance of education, morality, and respect for authority
How did the Tang Dynasty contribute to the success of the Silk Road?
The Tang Dynasty grew strong, stable political control over Central Asia, which facilitated safe travel for traders.
How did the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty contribute to the Golden Age of China?
Emperor Taizong in longed Chinese territory, bring good awareness to the governance, and inspire culture, leading to a flourishing of art, literature, and trade.
How did the Chinese invention of paper change education and communication?
Paper allowed for cheaper and more accessible writing materials, leading to the spread of knowledge and the growth of literacy.