Ancient China

Why was the Huang He River called the Yellow River?

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  It was easier to use that name

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  The desert sand that would flow into the river, causing it to leave yellow silt.

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  Someone spilled paint into it and it turned yellow.

What is a dynasty?

• a family that rules for generations

• the name of a country

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  a king that rules for years

Who is known as the founder of the Xia Dynasty, famous for flood control on the Yellow River?

• Emperor Qin

• Yu the Great

• Confucius

• Laozi

What did the Shang Dynasty write on?

• Paper

• Bones

• Papyrus

What was different about the capital city of the Shang Dynasty?

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  It was a city made of stone. 

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  It was made of wood. 

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  It was made of dried brick. 

In the Shang Dynasty, which group was at the lowest rank of the social hierarchy?

• Farmers

• Artisans

• Slaves

• Warrior leaders

What was considered more important than the individual in Shang Dynasty culture?

• The King

• The military

• The group

• The gods

What type of religious system did the early Chinese have?

• monotheism (belief in one god)

• polytheism (belief in many gods)

Where does silk come from?

• manmade

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  bees

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  silk worms

What were oracle bones used for in ancient China?

• To write down stories and poems.

• To keep records of trade.

• To ask questions to spirits and gods.

• To teach children how to read.