Social Studies Vocabulary

What is a plateau?

• A deep valley

• A raised, flat area of land

• A mountain range.

Oracle bones were used to predict the future during which dynasty?

• Shang

• Han

• Zhou

Monsoon is a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by rainfall.

• Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons in India

• A type of earthquake

• An annual festival

Varnas in the Indian caste - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.

• Four traditional classes

• Religious books

A Citadel is:

• a fortress built around a city to defend it

• A market

• A temple

What was the first group of rulers in Ancient China?

• Shang dynasty

• Qin dynasty

• Han dynasty

Which dynasty ruled China for the longest time?

• Zhou dynasty

• Han dynasty

• Zhou dynasty

The Han dynasty made the Silk Road longer to ...

• To enhance trade and economic prosperity.

• To fortify its military defenses.

• To explore new agricultural lands.

Where is Mt. Everest located?

• Himalaya Mountains

• India

• Bhutan

Huang He is called "China's Sorrow" because .....

• It frequently floods and causes widespread damage.

• It is the longest river in China.