U3T2: Ancient China

China grew in size during the Zhou Dynasty, which made governing (ruling) China difficult. What happened as result of China becoming too large to govern?

• Farmers began building irrigation canals to grow more crops.

• Kingdom states revolted and fought the aristocracy (royal family).

• The economy began to suffer from a decrease in trade with other countries.

• Emperors built roads and canals to increase trade and transportation.

Chinese writing uses symbols to stand for ________.

• sounds

• words

• sports teams

• colors

In Chinese dynasties, power was passed down from the father to _________.

• his military leader

• his younger brother

• his oldest son

• his oldest daughter

Who used turtle shells and ox bones to make predictions about the future?

• Confucius

• Oracles

• Emperors

• Priests

This picture shows the path that merchants (traders) took to trade and sell gold, ivory, medicines, and mainly silk. What was this path called?

• The Silk Road

• The Ivory Route

• The Silkworm Route

• The Merchant's Road

What is filial piety and why was it important to China?

• A type of musical instrument played during traditional Chinese ceremonies; it reinforced China's religion

• A form of government in ancient China; it empowered the aristocracy to lead the kingdoms well

• Respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors; it emphasized the importance of family and social harmony.
• A type of currency used in ancient China; it strengthened the economy.

A series of rulers from the same family is called a ____________.

• dynasty

• mandate of heaven

• hierarchy

• feudal system

The Silk Road was ________.

• a trade route between Rome and Beijing.

• A road for trading between China and Europe.

• A road connecting silk producers in China.

• A road paved with a substance made from silk.

Which Chinese product was in the highest demand by those in the ancient world?

• Tea

• Porcelain

• Silk

• Fireworks

A _________ is levels of authority based on importance

• dynasty

• hierarchy

• aristocracy

• feudal system