The longest-ruling dynasty and is known for the philosopher Confucius and establishing 3 social classes.

The name of this dynasty is the origin of the modern name of China, ruled by Shi Hunagdi, began building the Great Wall.

This dynasty is known for establishing a university to train civil servants, anyone could hold a government position if they pass the exam. The seismograph was invented during this time.

This dynasty was made up of Mongol rulers, extended the Grand Canal, and tried to conquer Japan.

This dynasty is mostly known for the arts, building the Forbidden City, and also tried to close China off from the Western world.

The last of the Chinese dynasties, forced through attacks to trade with Europeans, the last emperor was only 3 when he became emperor.

Who believed that governments should be built on respect like the concept of filial piety in the family.

Philosopher who believed in focusing on the inner self and writing the Dao.

This palace was built during the Ming dynasty and had 980 buildings and 9,000 rooms for the emperor and government offices.

What is the main trade route that ran from China west into Europe?

These skilled horsemen and nomads lived west of the Chinese Empires and often fought with them over land.

Which Chinese invention was designed with a rod inside that made a loud noise and push a ball out of the mouth of a dragon into a frog's mouth to show the direction of an earthquake?

He called himself, "The first emperor of Qin", known for burning books he didn't agree with, and setting up standards for weights, money, and writing.

Who became the Khan or leader of the Mongols and expanded the Mongol empire into China.

Who was the last Chinese emperor?

Which admiral did Emperor Yongle pay to explore areas around China?

Which stone ranges in color from white to green and was used to make many things from jewelry to burial suits?

What was invented during the Han dynasty and is similar to the material we use to write on today?

What is used to tell time using the sun?