U3T2: Ancient China

Front

What happened as a result of China becoming too large to govern during the Zhou Dynasty?

Back

Kingdom states revolted and fought the aristocracy (royal family).

Front

Chinese writing uses symbols to stand for ________.

Back

words

Front

In Chinese dynasties, power was passed down from the father to _________.

Back

his oldest son

Front

Who used turtle shells and ox bones to make predictions about the future?

Back

Oracles

Front

What was the path that merchants took to trade and sell gold, ivory, medicines, and mainly silk called?

Back

The Silk Road

Front

What is filial piety and why was it important to China?

Back

Respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors; it emphasized the importance of family and social harmony.

Front

A series of rulers from the same family is called a ____________.

Back

dynasty

Front

The Silk Road was ________.

Back

A road for trading between China and Europe.

Front

Which Chinese product was in the highest demand by those in the ancient world?

Back

Silk

Front

A _________ is levels of authority based on importance

Back

hierarchy