Ancient China

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

Line of rulers from the same family

• Legalism
• long Chinese line
• filial piety
• dynasty

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

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

What was one of the main crops was grown in the Yellow River/Yangtze River region? 

• Papyrus
• Silt
• Rice
• Flax

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

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

How was Chinese civilization affected by mountains and deserts?

• They became wealthy.
• They were isolated from other civilizations.
• They made it easier to travel.
• They made China easy to be attacked.

What is the purpose of the structure pictured here?

• It is a temple
• To protect China's northern border
• To protect China's Southern border
• To protect China from India 

What Dynasty was the first in China?

• Qin

• Zhou

• Shang

• Kowloon

Why did Shang armies have advantages over their enemies?

• Size of Army

• Well-Trained Military Leaders

• Bronze weapons

• Gunpowder