Ancient China Vocabulary

Front

Which river in ancient China was known for frequent flooding and called the Yellow River?

Back

Huang He River with frequent floods

Front

What best describes the Gobi Desert?

Back

Harsh desert covering Northern China

Front

Which statement matches Confucianism?

Back

Ideas and teachings of Confucius

Front

Legalism taught that society works best when people are controlled by what?

Back

Strong leader and legal system

Front

Daoism encourages people to focus on what?

Back

Living in harmony with the Dao

Front

The Mandate of Heaven gave ancient Chinese rulers what?

Back

Right to rule with support

Front

What was the main purpose of the Great Wall in ancient China?

Back

Defend the northern border

Front

The Silk Road was primarily a network of what?

Back

Trade routes connecting regions

Front

Oracle bones were important because they were China’s earliest what?

Back

Written records with predictions

Front

Acupuncture is a method that involves what action?

Back

Inserting needles into the skin