Journal Through Ancient China Video & Questions

What year was it about to become in the Chinese calendar during the special evening in February 1424?

• Year 4059

• Year 4062

• Year 4061

• Year 4060

Who was Confucius?

• A great emperor

• A famous general

• A wise man who emphasized kindness and respect

• A famous poet

What does the 'Dao of Chank' teach?

• The importance of government

• The way of nature is the path to happiness

• The art of war

• The history of China

What did the Buddha teach was the cause of all unhappiness?

• Ignorance

• Desire or wanting things

• Anger

• Jealousy

What is silk made from?

• Cotton plants

• Wool from sheep

• Bamboo fibers

• Silkworm cocoons

What was one of the main purposes of the compass in ancient China?

• To measure distances

• To align buildings properly

• To navigate the seas

• To find lost items

What material is porcelain made from?

• Clay

• Fine white clay

• Glass

• Plastic

What does the yin and yang symbol represent?

• The balance of opposites

• The cycle of life and death

• The path to enlightenment

• The history of China

What was gunpowder originally invented for?

• To cook food

• To turn things into gold

• To make fireworks

• For medical purposes

What does the Year of the Dragon symbolize in China?

• Good fortune and happiness

• Creativity and power

• Strength and beauty

• Wisdom and peace