Medieval China: Vocab, Geography, and Background

A line of rulers descended from one family

A ruling class of noble families.

A highly complex body of workers with many levels of authority.

A test given to qualify candidates for government positions.

Rule by officials of proven merit.

The growth of cities.

What continent is China located on?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• India

The ___________ contain some of the tallest mountains in the world

• Alps

• Rockies

• Himalayas

• Andes

Ancient China was surrounded by desert, mountains and ocean. What impact did these natural borders have on the culture? 

• They helped to integrate the cultures of other world civilizations.
• They caused China to constantly be at war with other world civilizations.
• They helped China to establish trade with other civilizations.
• They isolated the Chinese civilization allowing it to develop independently. 

The advantages of the physical barriers that surround China might be..

• Protection from invaders
• Trade options
• Interaction with new cultures