The Huang Valley - Topic 5 Lesson 1 - 6th

What is loess?

• A fine dustlike material that can form soil.

• Something difficult to do.

• The name of the river in China.

• The mountain range in northern China.

What are pictographs?

• Ancient Egyptian writing

• Pictures that represent words or ideas.

• Something used to predict the future.

• The name of the desert in China.

How did organization allow the leaders of the Shang dynasty to increase their power?

• It allowed the to build the Great Wall of China.

• It allowed for more people to become citizens of China.

• It allowed large harvests, which helped support the army so they could conquer more land.

• organization led to better leadership and people we happier.

Shang artisans were known for creating

• Portraits, sculptures and bronze weapons.

• Pottery, jade carvings, and bronze metal working.

• Cups, plates and jade Jewlery.

• Pottery, jade weapons and bronze pants.

What slowed the spread of information and ideas in China?

• It’s people.

• It’s geography.

• It’s harsh climates.

• It’s lack of a writing system.

What method was used to predict the future?

• Quija Board

• Oracle Bones

• Tarot Cards

• Magic 8-ball

Where was the development of the first civilization of China?

• Gobi Desert

• Taklimakan Desert

• The East China Sea

• The North China Plain

What did each character represent in the Chinese writing form that was developed by the end of the Shang Dynasty? Choose two.

• a word

• a syllable

• an idea

• a letter

Who was most valued for bronze metalworking?

• Merchants

• Shang Artisans

• Han Artisans

• Han Dynasty

How did the geography of the Huang River valley affect the lives of citizens?

• It helped to create fertile soil for growing food.

• It kept the people isolated from the outside world.

• It led to the development of new technologies.

• It caused people to migrate to new locations.