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A highly organized body of workers with many levels of authority was known as this type of government.
What is bureaucracy?
100
A pump with containers attached to a loop of chain to lift water and carry it around is known as this.
What is a chain pump?
100
These type of boats were used as warships.
What are paddle-wheel boats.
100
A Persian sport played on horseback, became very popular among rich people.
What is polo?
100
Rule by officials with proven merit.
What is a meritocracy?
200
A military leader operating outside the control of the government is called a this.
What is a warlord?
200
The form of money used in a country is known as this. In China, they had copper coins.
What is currency?
200
A bridge supported by arches that are shallow segments.
What is a segmental arch bridge?
200
Many people converted to this religion. Some because they didn't want to pay taxes and some because they believed in this religion.
What is Buddhism?
200
This dynasty was known for economic development also many new inventions and discoveries.
What is the Song dynasty.
300
This dynasty was known for unification of China under an Emperor.
What is the Qin Dynasty?
300
This man was impressed with China's markets and Great Canal.
Who is Marco Polo?
300
A combination of science, magic, and philosophy.
What is alchemy?
300
These people brought their advanced knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and water management to China.
Who are Persians?
300
A farm tool used to break up and even out plowed ground.
What is a harrow?
400
Civil Service Exams to choose government officials were based on the teachings of this wise man.
Who is Confucius?
400
The growth of cities.
What is urbanization?
400
The body's natural defense against disease.
What is the immune system?
400
A very popular trade route.
What is the Silk Road?
400
A gated chamber in a canal used to raise or lower the water level.
What is a canal lock?
500
This many dynasties is how China was ruled from 221 B.C.E. to 1644 C.E.
What is 9 dynasties?
500
A long boat with a flat bottom.
What is a barge?
500
Alchemists were experimenting with this ingredient, and by accident they created this. Hint: There are 2 answers.
What are saltpeter and gunpowder?
500
Thanks to these two things, overseas trade continued to thrive during the Song dynasty.
What are the compass and improved ship building techniques?
500
A fifteen-foot scroll that had plays and skits based on it.
What is the Ch'ing Ming Festival on the River?