Ancient China

What is a social class?

• line of rulers in the same family

• people with a similar position in society

• heavenly law giving the king the right to command

How did the physical geography around China affect Chinese civilization?

• allowing them to trade with everyone.

• creating barriers to the outside world.

• making trade with Egypt easier.

• making it easier for Romans to invade China.

Why was The Silk Road important?

• it was a military route.

• it was a trade route that connected China with other civilizations.

• it enabled silk made in the west to be brought to China.

• it was the trade route followed by Christopher Columbus.

On which continent is China located?

• Africa

• South America

• Asia

• Europe

What are the two major rivers found in China? Hint: These were important rivers to the ancient Chinese civilizations.

• Yellow River and Yangtze River

• Ying-Yang River and Yangtze River

• Yong-Yang River and Yellow River

• Red River and Yellow River

What were the rulers of Ancient China called?

• Emperors

• Lords

• Noblemen

• Pharaohs

Which of the following best describes who controlled the Mandate of Heaven?

• the peasants and slaves of the leader.

• The foreign people of the land.

• The ancestor's in heaven.

• The right of the father to rule the family.

Which dynasty is famous for first inventing writing?

• Zhou

• Shang

• Han

• Qin

Which dynasty is the shortest existing dynasty?

• Qin

• Zhou

• Han

• Shang

VOCAB: The Zhou dynasty created new system of government in which nobles are granted the use of lands that legally belong to the their ruler in exchange for military service and protection of the people who live on the land. What is the type of government system called?

• democracy

• merit system

• absolute monarchy

• feudalism