Ancient China - Dynasties

a series of rulers that belong to the same family

• democracy

• dynasty

• oligarchy

• army

Which TWO rivers did early Chinese people settle near?

• Huang (Yellow) River

• Euphrates River

• Yangtze River

• Nile River

The earliest know Chinese writing was done on

• paper

• oracle bones

• papyrus

• clay tablets

For 200 years 7 different kingdoms fought with each other. This period was known as

• The Warring State Period

• The Classic Age

• The Golden Period

• The Renaissance

The Great Wall is located in what area of China?

• along the coast of China

• the northern part of China

• the southern part of China

• the central part of China

Why did the Chinese construct the Great Wall?

• to keep out invaders

• so that Emperor Qin could show how magnificent he was

• to give the people something to do

• they wanted to build something that could be seen from space

Rulers used oracle bones to communicate with

• friends

• gods / spirits

• commoners

• family

Which dynasty experienced the Bronze Age?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Xia

• Qin

Which dynasty experienced the Golden Age?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Xia

• Qin

What is the name of the period of time in Chinese history where philosophers and great thinkers lived and shared their wisdom?

• Bronze Age

• Political Age

• Warring States Period

• Golden Age