Silk Road and Ancient Chinese Economy

The video provides an overview of ancient Chinese economics, focusing on its agricultural foundation. It explains the concept of sharecropping, where farmers rented land from wealthier families. The video also highlights regional differences in agriculture, with wheat and millet grown in the north and rice in the south. The introduction of the Silk Road significantly boosted trade, connecting China with other civilizations. The video concludes with a homework assignment on the Silk Road.

What is the main focus of the video on ancient Chinese economics?

• The cultural achievements of ancient China

• The military strategies of ancient China

• The simplicity of ancient Chinese economics

• The complexity of ancient Chinese politics

In ancient China, what was the primary way people earned a living?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Farming

• Trading

What was the term used for the practice where farmers worked on land they did not own?

• Feudalism

• Serfdom

• Sharecropping

• Tenant farming

Which crop was primarily grown in northern China?

• Barley

• Millet

• Corn

• Rice

What type of environment is ideal for rice cultivation?

• Temperate and dry

• Arid and hot

• Wet and warm

• Dry and cold

What major trade route was established during the Han Dynasty?

• The Royal Road

• The Silk Road

• The Incense Route

• The Amber Road

Which of the following was NOT a common product traded by the ancient Chinese?

• Coffee

• Silk

• Tea

• Porcelain

What was a significant risk for traders on the Silk Road?

• High taxes

• Language barriers

• Bandit attacks

• Natural disasters

During which dynasty was the Silk Road established?

• Tang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What is the homework assignment related to the Silk Road?

• Draw a map

• Create a presentation

• Read an article and answer questions

• Write an essay