Journals Through History: Ancient China

What offerings are made to ancestors during Chinese New Year to symbolize long life, good fortune, and abundance?

• Plums

• Peonies

• Lotus Blossoms

• All of the above

What was a central teaching of Confucius regarding human interaction?

• Treat others as you wish to be treated

• The path to happiness is through nature

• Unhappiness is caused by desire

• Strength is achieved through martial arts

Which concept, represented by a symbol of dark and light, did Lao-Tzu use to explain how different elements of the world work together in harmony?

• Nirvana

• The Analects

• Yin-Yang

• Kung Fu

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Who is credited with discovering how to unwind silkworm cocoons and turn the thread into silk?

• Lao-Tzu

• The Buddha

• Empress Se-Ling-Chi

• Confucius

What were some of the dangers faced by traders on the Silk Road after leaving the Great Wall?

• Floods and earthquakes

• Bandits and the Taklimakan Desert

• Wild animals and harsh winters

• Volcanic eruptions and tsunamis

What is Ming porcelain primarily made from?

• Hardened glass

• Fine white clay

• Crushed gemstones

• Melted metal

What material was traditionally used to make paper in China?

• Cotton

• Wood pulp

• Bamboo

• Animal hides

What was the primary purpose of the Chinese compass when it was first invented?

• To guide travelers through deserts

• To help sailors navigate the seas

• To align buildings properly

• To locate underground minerals