Imperial China

Why was it so hard to unify China under the Qin Dynasty?

• the dynasty was weak

• the Chinese did not want to be unified

• the Chinese had different writing, money, and measurements

• they were too busy fighting off invaders

What was the major benefit of the Grand Canal?

• it was easier to transport food

• it was easier to get water

• the river stopped flooding

• it kept out invaders

True or False: After the Qin unified China, all of the Chinese spoke the same language.

• True

• False

The Silk Road is ______________

• made of silk

• a trade route for many goods

• only one road

• a water route between Asia and North America

Why did the Chinese prefer to travel by boat?

• it was faster and easier after they invented the compass

• the roads were too dangerous to travel

• silk was too heavy to carry over land

• they wanted to avoid going through Persian territory

Which of the following was NOT something traded on the Silk Road?

• Silk and Horses

• Religion and Beliefs

• Ideas and Technology

• Papyrus and Hieroglyphics

Why was the Great Wall built?

• to keep out invaders

• to serve as a punishment for criminals

• to attract tourists

• to hold back flood waters

Who generally DID NOT work on the Great Wall?

• Qin Shi Huangdi's son

• slaves

• criminals

• wealthy people

Which achievement of the Chinese made it easier to send messages to each other?

• paper

• woodblock printing

• magnetic compass

• porcelain

Which achievement of the Chinese was like the first copy machine?

• paper

• woodblock printing

• magnetic compass

• porcelain