An instrument that shows direction, crucial for navigation and maritime exploration.

A chemical mixture used in explosives and fireworks, significantly impacting warfare.

A device that allowed for the mass production of texts, revolutionizing communication and literature.

A high-quality ceramic material known for its strength and beauty, often referred to as 'china'. Became a prized trade item.

Currency made from paper, which facilitated trade and economic expansion.

The dynasty established by Kublai Khan, marking the first non-Han dynasty to rule all of China.

A period known for its cultural and economic prosperity, famous for its porcelain and exploration.

The last imperial dynasty of China, founded by the Manchus.

A network of trade routes that connected China with the West, facilitating cultural and economic exchange.

A series of fortifications built to protect against invasions, symbolizing Chinese strength and unity.

Built in the Ming Dynasty, was a stunning monument in Bejing built as the Imperial Palace for Yonglo. All commoners and foreigners were forbidden to enter without special permission.

Staple crop of China during the Song dynasty

(1371-1433?) Chinese naval explorer who sailed along most of the coast of Asia, Japan, and half way down the east coast of Africa before his death.

Trade, Collect Taxes from far lands, and Establish China's Power

Reasons for sea voyages during the Ming dynasty.

Italian explorer who wrote about his travels to Central Asia and China.

Marco Polo's cellmate, who wrote down the stories of his adventures in Cathy (China)

(1215-1294) Grandson of Genghis Khan and founder of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty in China.

After the Zheng He voyages, China ended trade with other countries fearing foreign influences on their culture

A canal linking northern and southern China

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China Test Study

Inventions and Last Dynasties

Term	Definition
magnetic compass	An instrument that shows direction, crucial for navigation and maritime exploration.
Gunpowder	A chemical mixture used in explosives and fireworks, significantly impacting warfare.
Printing Press	A device that allowed for the mass production of texts, revolutionizing communication and literature.
Porcelain	A high-quality ceramic material known for its strength and beauty, often referred to as 'china'. Became a prized trade item.
Paper Money	Currency made from paper, which facilitated trade and economic expansion.
Yuan Dynasty	The dynasty established by Kublai Khan, marking the first non-Han dynasty to rule all of China.
Ming Dynasty	A period known for its cultural and economic prosperity, famous for its porcelain and exploration.
Qing Dynasty	The last imperial dynasty of China, founded by the Manchus.
Silk Road	A network of trade routes that connected China with the West, facilitating cultural and economic exchange.
Great Wall of China	A series of fortifications built to protect against invasions, symbolizing Chinese strength and unity.
Forbidden City	Built in the Ming Dynasty, was a stunning monument in Bejing built as the Imperial Palace for Yonglo. All commoners and foreigners were forbidden to enter without special permission.
Rice	Staple crop of China during the Song dynasty
Zheng He	(1371-1433?) Chinese naval explorer who sailed along most of the coast of Asia, Japan, and half way down the east coast of Africa before his death.
Trade, Collect Taxes from far lands, and Establish China's Power	Reasons for sea voyages during the Ming dynasty.
Marco Polo	Italian explorer who wrote about his travels to Central Asia and China.
Rusticello	Marco Polo's cellmate, who wrote down the stories of his adventures in Cathy (China)
Kublai Khan	(1215-1294) Grandson of Genghis Khan and founder of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty in China.
Chinese Isolationism	After the Zheng He voyages, China ended trade with other countries fearing foreign influences on their culture
Grand Canal	A canal linking northern and southern China

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