Medieval China Vocab

Which Chinese invention helped increase education?

• gunpowder

• moveable type printing

• air conditioning

payment or gift to a more powerful country or government

• Taxes

• Tribute

• Interest

• Debt

a device that uses earth's magnetic field to show direction

• Compass

• GPS

• Astrolab

• Star Chart

a process of printing that used text carved into wood blocks and ink

• Compass

• Gunpowder

• Porcelain

• Woodblock Printing

thin, beautiful pottery; valuable Chinese export

• Compass

• Porcelain

• Gunpowder

• Woodblock Printing

a system of moral behavior based on the teachings of Confucius that stressed being a good example and respect

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

Which Chinese philosophy emphasized harmony with nature and simple living?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China during the medieval period?

• To promote trade

• To protect against invasions

• To serve as a transportation route

• To mark the empire's boundary

Which dynasty is known for its development of the Silk Road?

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

What was the main material used in the construction of the Terracotta Army?

• Bronze

• Clay

• Stone

• Wood