Early Civilizations of China

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What is a loess?

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A dust-like material that can form soil

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What is the purpose of a dike?

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A wall to hold back water

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What is an oracle bone?

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An animal bone or shell carved with written characters used to predict the future.

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What does a pictograph represent?

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A picture or drawing representing words or ideas

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What is filial piety?

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Respect shown by children for their parents and elders

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What is the Great Wall?

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A long wall running east and west along the Chinese empire's northern border.

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What is the Silk Road?

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A series of trade routes that crossed Asia

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What is calligraphy?

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The art of beautiful handwriting

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What is a seismometer used for?

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To measure earthquakes

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What is a logograph?

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a symbol that represents a word or group of words