All Things Maps
How many different types of Maps are their?
7 types of Maps
The effect of China's geographical isolation was...
delayed development
Define Dynasty:
a line of hereditary rulers of a country
Tang of Shang was...
the first king of the Shang Dynasty.
Name the cardinal directions (just 4)
North, South, East, West
What does a political map show?
Shows countries, States, and Cities
The river system supported early china how?
The river system supported early China by providing water for farming, rich soil for growing crops, and rivers that people used for travel and trade.
Define Dike:
A wall or embankment built to hold back water and prevent flooding.
Shang Dynasty came to power by...
leading their warriors to take control of nearby farming villages.
The earliest Chinese writings were found on...
animal bones and turtle shells.
Difference between a topographical and a physical map?
A topographical map shows the shape of the land using lines to show height and elevation, while a physical map shows natural features like mountains, rivers, and deserts using colors and pictures.
The vast isolation of the land in China's made it _________ to govern/
Define Loess:
Fine, dusty soil made from wind-blown dirt that builds up over time and is good for growing plants.
How long is the Shang Dynasty estimated to be in power?
Some 600 years
There are how many Chinese radicals?
200 +
Name all the steps of of reading a map:
(Hint there are 7)
1. Look at the Title
2. Check the Compass Rose
3. Use the Map Key (or Legend)
4. Read the Scale
5. Notice Labels
6. Pay Attention to Borders and Lines
7. Look for Patterns
What causes the Chinese rivers to turn yellow?
Loess
Define Oracle Bone:
Piece of animal bone or turtle shell used in ancient China to write questions and predict the future.
What role did bronze metal work play for Shang artisans?
Bronze metalwork played an important role for Shang artisans because it allowed them to make tools, weapons, and ceremonial objects that showed power, skill, and religious beliefs.
How do you you use a scale on a map?
You use a scale on a map by comparing the distance on the map to the scale to find out the real distance in the real world.
Name the 6 types of Maps:
Political, Physical, TOPOGRAPHIC, Economic or Resource, Climate, Population maps
What are the physical barriers that isolate china? (Hint there is 3 types)
Deserts, Mountains, and the Pacific Ocean
What is the difference between Pictograph and Logograph?
A pictograph is a picture that shows what it means by looking like the object or idea, while a logograph is a symbol that stands for a word or idea but does not need to look like what it means.
The Shangs Governing Style can be described as...
as a strong king ruling with the help of nobles, priests, and the army, using religion and force to keep control.
The king or priest would do what with Oracle Bones?
Write questions in/on them, then would heat them till they would crack. The king or priest would attempt to interpret the cracks to get answers.