What religion was banned during the Qin dynasty?
Confucianism
Name 2 reasons the Great Wall of China was built
Protection from Enemies
Promoted Trade
Protection from Weather
A line of hereditary rulers (all from the same family is called a)
Dynasty
Which dynasty is remembered for its use of oracle bones?
Shang Dynasty
The two major religions developed in Ancient China are
Taoism (Daoism) and Confucianism
What was something really important that the nobles and higher-ups hid about Emperor Qin Shi-Huangdi when he returned from the Great Wall?
He was dead!
What is the name of the 2 rivers that runs through Ancient China
Yangtze and Yellow Rivers
Ancient China introduced feudalism: A system where landlords rent their land to _________
Tenants
What were three important resources traded along the Silk Road?
Jade, tea, and silk!
On the Yin-Yang, the black represent the yin, or ____________ energy. The white represents yang, or ____________ energy.
feminine, masculine
What is the name of the fierce ruler that changed Ancient China?
Qin Shi Huangde
What was the isolationist policy?
It was an Ancient Chinese policy that prevented foreigners from entering and limited interactions with the outside world
Why did Qin Shi-Huangdi want to be buried with an army?
He wanted to be protected in the afterlife
What was the Neolithic Revolution?
Humans in different parts of the world began to settle in fertile environments near rivers in order for crops to grow
Which religion focuses on harmony in nature?
Daoism/Taoism
The belief that people are evil and need laws to follow and harsh punishments in order to force them to be good is called
Legalism
Name some struggles Ancient Chinese workmen faced when crafting the Great Wall.
Moving materials, heat, disease, worked too long
What were civil service exams?
Exams Chinese adults had to pass to join a specific career.
Silk is made by a very detailed and long process. Explain it to Ms. Tompkins
Ms Tompkins will approve :D
The belief that Chinese rulers were chosen by the Gods themselves is called the
Mandate of Heaven
Our favorite emperor ended going a bit crazy (for a good reason too), why was this?
He was drinking mercury and poisoned himself!
How long is the Great Wall of China in FEET?
Over 13,000ft
How many pits were discovered in the terra-cotta army?
4 (One was empty ;) )
What religion made its way to China as a result of the Silk Road?
Buddhism
What was the myth of the four dragons about?
The represented the four cardinal directions and the dragons are said to control the weather and protect the land