Ancient China

On which continent is China located? 

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• Australia 

Early civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China have one thing in common.....

• each civilization flourished despite harsh desert conditions
• we know little about them due to catastrophic natural disasters
• they were founded along rivers and fertile valleys
• their coastal locations allowed them to trade with the Roman Empire

What was the name of China's FIRST dynasty?

• Shang
• Zhou
• Hanfeizi
• Huang He

Line of rulers from the same family

• Legalism
• long Chinese line
• filial piety
• dynasty

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The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods is called...?

• The Mandate of Heaven
• The Dynastic Cycle
• The Heavenly Commandments
• The Oracle Bones

Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from

• iron 
• stone
• bones
• bronze

How did the mountains and deserts affect China's civilization?

• providing rich soil for Chinese farmers
• made it difficult for invaders to enter
• made it easier to trade with other countries

How did the Zhou affect the Shang dynasty?

• The Zhou overthrew the Shang king.

• The Zhou served the Shang.

• jade mines in Zhou made the king wealthy

• travelers through Zhou promoted foreign trade

Which physical feature is to the north of China and protects it from invaders?

• Himalayan Mts

• Pacific Ocean

• Gobi Desert

• Yellow River

What are the names of the two major rivers in China?

• Tigris and Euphrates
• Indus and Ganges
• Yellow and Yangtze
• Nile and Yellow