Ancient China Simulation Game

Which part of civilization did Ancient Chinese farmers rely on to grow crops?

• social structure

• religion

• geography

• philosophers

Simulation: You are a Chinese farmer. What are you NOT required to do in addition to agriculture?

• Build the Great Wall

• Pay taxes

• Perform religious rituals

• Be soldiers

Which social group was most invested in maintaining the social structure of Ancient China?

• aristocrats

• slaves

• merchants

• farmers

Simulation: A Chinese aristocrat during the Zhou dynasty has 3 sons. What happens to his land when he dies?

• His tenant farmers get the land.

• Each son gets one-third of the land.

• The land is sold at auction.

• The oldest son gets the land.

Which part of civilization was ruled by a series of dynasties over 3,000 years?

• economics

• social structure

• achievements

• politics

Simulation: You and your family just won rule of Ancient China. What must you do for your dynasty to keep the Mandate of Heaven? Select all that apply.

• Protect the land

• Respect nature

• Keep the gods happy

• Treat the people fairly

Simulation: You are an emperor of the Han dynasty. A group of nomads are attempting to invade from the Gobi Desert. What has been built to protect your territory from being conquered?

• The Great Yellow River Dam of China

• The Great Silk Road of China

• The Great Wall of China

• The Hanging Gardens of China

How was Ancient China's religion similar to many other ancient civilizations?

• The religion was polytheistic.

• They mummified their dead.

• Women were religious leaders.

• The religion was monotheistic.

Simulation: An Indian religious teacher visits your village to learn more about Ancient Chinese beliefs. How are the religions of his land similar to the religions and philosophies of Ancient China? Select all that apply.

• Buddhists and Daoists pursue inner peace by letting go of worldly things.

• Buddhists and Yin Yang followers believe in reincarnation.

• Hindus and Confucianists emphasize your duty to others in society.

• Hindus and Legalists believe only Brahmin could make laws.

• Ancient China and Ancient India have no religious similarities.

What were achievements of the Shang and Zhou dynasties?

• Writing system, bronze, iron plows, irrigation systems

• Paper, Civil Service Exam, Silk Road

• Pyramids, Astronomy, 365 day calendar, Invention of zero

• The Great Wall of China, currency, strong central government