Dynasties Of China
What dynasty built the majority of the Great Wall?
the Qin Dynasty
What explosive material did the Chinese invent?
Gunpowder
Which philosophy emphasized respect for elders and family?
Confucianism
Who was the first emperor of a unified China?
Qin Shi Huang
What major trade route connected China to the West?
the Silk Road
Which dynasty is known for its long golden age, poetry, and the Silk Road?
the Tang Dynasty
What printing method was developed during the Tang Dynasty?
woodblock printing
What belief system seeks harmony with nature and the Dao?
Daoism
Which explorer sailed for the Ming Dynasty and visited Africa and India?
Zheng He
Which river is also known as the Yellow River?
the Huang He
What dynasty was ruled by Kublai Khan, a Mongol leader?
the Yuan Dynasty
What navigational tool invented in China helped explorers at sea?
magnetic compass
Who was the founder of Confucianism?
Confucius
Who founded the Yuan Dynasty?
Kublai Khan
What natural barrier helped protect China from invasions from the north?
the Gobi Desert
What dynasty followed the Mongols and restored Han Chinese rule?
the Ming Dynasty
Which invention helped the Chinese keep track of time more accurately?
mechanical clock
Which religion spread from India and became widely practiced during the Tang Dynasty?
Buddhism
Which Ming emperor supported the construction of the Forbidden City?
Emperor Yongle
What was the purpose of the Grand Canal?
to connect northern and southern China for trade and transport
How did the collapse of the Han Dynasty contribute to the rise of Buddhism in China?
political instability and chaos led many to seek peace in spiritual teachings like Buddhism?
How did the invention of paper money affect trade in China?
it made large transactions easier and helped expand the economy
How did Confucianism influence the government of Imperial China?
it shaped the civil service exam and stressed moral leadership
What reforms did Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty introduce to strengthen the empire?
he improved the civil service system, lowered taxes, and created a strong military
to connect northern and southern China for trade and transport
it isolated China, encouraged river valley farming, and shaped trade routes