Chinese Accomplishments

Multiple Choice

What does the term Dynasty mean in Chinese history?

• A democratic government (People rule)

• A government where you have a King (King Webster)

• Where power is passed down through a family from father to son and so on.

• A TV show from the 80's

Multiple Choice

The Mandate of Heaven is where a ruler can only rule if they are just (Fair/Kind) otherwise they can lose the Mandate.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

During the Song Dynasty what invention revolutionize War?

• Gunpowder

• Drones

• Robots

• Sharks with Laser beams

Multiple Choice

Also during the Song dynasty, two other inventions were developed that are still in widespread use today?

• Poptarts and syrup

• Magnetic compass and paper money

• Handguns and body armor

• Beyonce and JZ

Multiple Choice

The Great Wall of China was built to keep these northern neighbors from conquering China. (BTW they still did conquer it)

• The Russian Empire

• The American Empire

• The Galactic Empire

• The Mongol Empire

Multiple Choice

The Chinese develop a type of boat that they sailed throughout the Pacific and Indian Oceans, it was called what?

• Battleships

• JUNKS

• Star destroyers

• Galleons

Open Ended

After learning about these Chinese inventions, innovations, and historical sites, what is one thing you are curious to learn more about or a question you still have?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Forbidden City is/are correct?

• It was originally built for the emperor and his family during the Ming Dynasty.

• Commoners were allowed to enter the compound freely.

• It is the largest collection of preserved wooden buildings of its age in the world.

• It is located in the center of Beijing.

Fill in the Blank

The Grand Canal was primarily built to connect ___ cities to the farms and food supply of Southern China.

Open Ended

How did the construction of the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Army reflect the priorities and concerns of ancient Chinese rulers?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an innovation or invention that originated in ancient China?

• Seismograph

• Moveable Type

• Steam Engine

• Porcelain

Open Ended

Why do you think inventions like paper, the magnetic compass, and gunpowder were significant for ancient China and the world?