Ancient China

Question 1

What are the 2 main rivers?

Answer 1

Yangtze, and yellow river

Question 2

What are the two major deserts in China?

Answer 2

The Gobi Desert and the Taklamakan Desert.

Question 3

Why is China considered isolated from other countries?

Answer 3

China is isolated due to its natural barriers, including the Himalayas, deserts, and extensive mountain ranges.

Question 4

What are the two major bodies of water surrounding ancient China?

Answer 4

The Yellow Sea and the East China Sea.

Question 5

What is one main characteristic of Inner China?

Answer 5

It has a milder climate and is suitable for agriculture.

Question 6

What is one main characteristic of outer China?

Answer 6

Mountains deserts, and hard to grow crops.

Question 7

What is the name of the first dynasty in China?

Answer 7

Shang Dynasty

Question 8

What did archaeologists find in the city of Anyang?

Answer 8

A palace, temple, jade, oracle bones, bones, pottery, houses, workshops, weapons, and stones.

Question 9

Who led the Shang government?

Answer 9

The Shang government was led by a king who held both political and religious authority.

Question 10

What were prisoners of war primarily used for in the Shang dynasty?

Answer 10

Prisoners were primarily used for labor and sacrifice.

Question 11

What military tool made the Shang army particularly strong?

Answer 11

Chariots and bronze weapons.

Question 12

What was their religion centered on? Shang

Answer 12

It was centered on ancestor worship.

Question 13

What are oracle bones?

Answer 13

Oracle bones are pieces of bone or turtle shell used in ancient China for divination.

Question 14

Give 2 examples of artwork during Shang dynasty.

Answer 14

Vessels, jade pieces.

Question 15

List the main social classes in the Shang dynasty.

Answer 15

Nobles, artisans, traders farmers and slaves.

Question 16

What was a primary reason for human sacrifices in the Shang dynasty?

Answer 16

They believed that the king should be served in the afterlife.

Question 17

What dynasty took over the Shang dynasty?

Answer 17

The Zhou dynasty

Question 18

Define- Mandate from heaven

Answer 18

a power or law believed to be granted by the heavens

Question 19

Define- feudalism

Answer 19

a system of government based on land owners and tenants

Question 20

Define- The warring states period

Answer 20

A lot of small states combined into larger ones and fought for power. The wars brought 250 years of disorder to China.

Question 21

Define- Confucianism

Answer 21

Confucianism is a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes proper behavior.

Question 22

What are Analects?

Answer 22

Analects are a book that students of confucianism wrote.

Question 23

What are the main teachings of Confucianism?

Answer 23

Ceremonies are important, and respect your parents and rulers.

Question 24

What are the main teachings of Daoism?

Answer 24

They were based off of the idea Dao (the way). Which was thought to be the force that gave order to the natural universe.

Question 25

What is another name for Daoism?

Answer 25

Taoism

Question 26

Define- Yin and Yang

Answer 26

The Daoist concept of opposing forces of nature

Question 27

What are the main teachings of Legalism?

Answer 27

The primary focus of Legalism in governance is the establishment of strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order and control.

Question 28

Why was legalism adopted?

Answer 28

It was adopted because it offered new answers about how to solve problems that interfere with order and good government. It came out of a time of trouble.

Question 29

What was the first emperor of china?

Answer 29

Emperor Qin

Question 30

How did Qin conquer other states?

Answer 30

He used military might, spies, bribery, and alliances.

Question 31

What philosophy did Qin believe in?

Answer 31

Legalism

Question 32

How did he divide China into sections?

Answer 32

Into 36 districts.

Question 33

What is standardizing culture mean?

Answer 33

It means to make the same.

Question 34

Three ways the culture was standardized?

Answer 34

A system of weight, money, writing.

Question 35

Why was the great wall built?

Answer 35

To protect the empire from invaders

Question 36

How long did it take to build the Great Wall and what were the work conditions?

Answer 36

10 years, and the work conditions hard. The weather was harsh, and crossed through mountains or deserts.

Question 37

What did emperor Qin do to those that believed in confucianism?

Answer 37

He executed them.

Question 38

What artifacts were found in the Emperors tomb?

Answer 38

terra-cotta's army, jade, animal statues

Question 39

Why did the han dynasty come to power?

Answer 39

Overthrew the Qin Dynasty, Mandate of Heaven.

Question 40

What was the golden age of China?

Answer 40

Han Dynasty, prosperity, innovation.

Question 41

What are 3 achievements in warfare?

Answer 41

Improved iron weapons, Crossbow advancements, Military strategies

Question 42

What are 2 changes in the Chinese government?

Answer 42

Civil service exams, Strong central bureaucracy

Question 43

What are 2 achievements in agriculture?

Answer 43

Iron plow, Wheelbarrow

Question 44

What were the 2 main industries in China?

Answer 44

Silk production, Salt mining

Question 45

What major advancements happened in art and how did it affect the people?

Answer 45

Paper invention, better record-keeping, literature growth.

Question 46

What are 2 achievements in Medicine?

Answer 46

Acupuncture, Herbal remedies

Question 47

What are 2 achievements in Science?

Answer 47

Seismograph, Compass development

Question 48

What was the silk road?

Answer 48

A network of trade routes connecting China to the Middle East and Europe.

Question 49

How did the Silk Road promote an exchange of goods and ideas?

Answer 49

It facilitated trade of silk, spices, and other goods, spreading religion, technology, and culture.

Question 50

Why was the Eastern Silk Road dangerous and how did traders overcome its challenges?

Answer 50

Harsh deserts, sandstorms, and bandits; traders used camels, caravans, and oases for survival.

Question 51

Why was the Western Silk Road dangerous and how did traders overcome its challenges?

Answer 51

Steep mountains, extreme weather, and bandits; traders traveled in groups and used pack animals.

Question 52

How did the Silk Road change the daily lives of people in ancient times?

Answer 52

It introduced new goods, ideas, and technologies, improving trade, economy, and culture.