GRAPES of Ancient China

Which of the following is a GEOGRAPHY fact about ancient China?

• The Zhou Dynasty lasted the longest in Chinese history.

• The Yangtze river runs through China.

• Buddhism was a belief system in ancient China.

• Silk was invented in ancient China.

Which of the following is a RELIGION fact about ancient China?

• Traders shared goods and ideas on the Silk Road.

• The Chinese created Kung Fu.

• The Great Wall of China was built to keep out invaders.

• Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism are the 3 Paths of Faith.

Which of the following is an ACHIEVEMENT fact about ancient China?

• The ancient Chinese believed that emperors were chosen by the gods.

• The Himalayas are a mountain range on the border of China.

• Silk, porcelain, the compass, paper, and noodles among other items were invented in ancient China.

• Buddhism is a belief system that traveled to China.

Which of the following is a POLITICS fact about ancient China?

• Dynasties were families that ruled ancient China.

• The Silk Road was not one trade route, but many different routes.

• Confucius taught that people must respect each other.

• Farmers were considered more important in ancient China.

Which of the following is an ECONOMIC fact of ancient China?

• The ancient Chinese taught a myth that 4 dragons created the 4 major rivers of China.

• The Silk Road was an important trade route in ancient China.

• Emperor Qin began the Great Wall to protect China's border.

• Lao-Tse taught that the way to peace was to be at one with nature.

Which of the following represents a SOCIAL STRUCTURE fact of ancient China?

• The Pacific Ocean borders the eastern coast of China.

• The Emperor had the most power in ancient China.

• Merchants traded on the Silk Road.

• Gun powder was invented in ancient China.

The Great Wall is over 5000 miles long. Is this fact:

• Economics

• Social Structure

• Religion

• Achievements

The Yin-Yang symbol represented the belief that there should be balance in the world. Is this:

• Achievements

• Religion

• Politics

• Geography

The Taklamakan Desert is found in the northwest corner of China. Is this:

• Geography

• Economics

• Politics

• Social Structure

Farmers had more power than merchants in ancient China. Is this:

• Politics

• Achievements

• Social Structure

• Economics