China: Economics

Multiple Choice

How did the invention of the iron plow impact agricultural practices in ancient China?

• It made farming more efficient and increased food production

• It led to the decline of agriculture

• It was only used for decorative purposes

• It caused soil erosion and crop failure

Match

Match the Big Four inventions

• Soft, cool, luxurious fabric

• Explosive powder

• Made from tree pulp

• Allows you to tell direction

Silk

Gunpowder

Paper

Compass

• Silk

• Gunpowder

• Paper

• Compass

Multiple Select

Why was the silk road built?

• People wanted goods from China

• China wanted to be able to spread their inventions

• Natural barriers made trade difficult

• China wanted to stay isolated from the world

Fill in the Blanks

The Silk Road was established during the

Dynasty.

Open Ended

How did the Silk Road influence the spread of inventions and trade between China and other regions?