Flashcards for the GRAPES of Medieval China

Front

What major crop was grown in the south along the banks of the Yangtze River?

Back

rice

Tags

NJ.6.2.8.CivicsPI.3.a:

NJ.6.2.8.GeoPP.1.a:

Front

Ancient China was surrounded by desert, mountains, and ocean. What impact did these natural borders have on the culture?

Back

They isolated the Chinese civilization allowing it to develop independently

Front

According to the Mandate of Heaven, when can people overthrow the emperor?

Back

When an emperor rules unfairly

Front

Why did China break into smaller kingdoms?

Back

The Mandate of Heaven was lost and no new dynasties evolved.

Front

What was Li Yuan known for?

Back

reuniting China

Front

Paddlewheel boats, rockets, Roman numbers, paper money, inoculations, and fire extinguishers were ALL inventions from China. Is this statement true or false?

Back

FALSE

Front

Based on the A and the E of the GRAPES, what can we thank medieval China for?

Back

eliminating the need to carry around heavy coin bags

Front

China's _____________________ began to grow during the Tang and Song dynasties. Trades, farming and new technologies helped with China's finances and improved their wealth. Roads and waterways were built for trades.

Back

economy

Front

_________________in China was based on birth. Options: economy, political structure, social class, military

Back

social class

Front

What is the correct social class order for medieval China? Options: 1. merchants & women 2. skilled workers & craftsmen 3. peasants & farmers 4. kings & emperors 5. scholars

Back

emperors & kings
scholars
peasants & farmers
skilled workers & craftsmen
merchants & women