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Ancient China
China
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Describe the North China Plains. | It is a flat region of grasslands that experiences 4 seasons. |
| Why are the North China Plains called "The Land of the Yellow Earth"? | It is called the Land of the Yellow Earth because of the loess from the Gobi Desert. |
| Why is the Huang He River yellow? | It is yellow because of a limestone called loess. |
| What are the challenges from the Huang He River? | The Huang He River has flooded more than 1,500 times, which caused destruction. |
| What was one benefit of living in the Chang Jiang River Valley? | The Chang Jiang River Valley flooded less and had a good condition for growing crops. |
| What is one challenge of living in the Chang Jiang River Valley? | It was not suitable for grazing animals. |
| How did they create fertile land in the Chang Jiang River Valley? | They built terraces along the sides of the mountain and hills. |
| Why is the Tibetan Plateau called " The Roof of the World"? | It rises 2 miles above sea level, which makes the climate cold. |
| Why is there no fertile land in the Tibetan Plateau? | Since it rises 2 miles above sea level, the conditions there are too cold and dry. |
| What is the tallest mountain peak in the Himalayas? | The tallest mountain peak in the Himalayas is Mt. Everest. |
| What is one benefit of the Himalayas? | It gave natural protection that separated the Indain subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. |
| What does Taklamakan mean? | "Once you go in, you will not come out." |
| How did the Taklamakan get its name? | For how dangerous it is from its sudden sandstorms. |
| How is the Gobi Desert different from the Taklamakan? | The Gobi Desert is made up of small pebbles called loess, whereas the Taklamakan Desert has huge sand dunes. |
| How is the Gobi Desert connected to the Huang He/North China Plains? | The Gobi Desert is connected to the Huang He River and the North China Plains because of the loess. |
| What is the Mandate of Heaven? | The right to rule given by the gods. |
| According to the Mandate of Heaven, what did the Chinese owe to their leader? | They owed loyalty and obedience. |
| How do we know the Shang dynasty existed and was more than a myth? | Archeologists discovered the ruins of Anyang in the Huang He River Valley. |
| How does bronze relate to the Shang Dynasty? | Bronze was one reason the dynasty was able to remain in power for over 500 years. |
| What was the purpose of oracle bones? | The oracle bones were used for making important decisions or advice. |
| What lead to the downfall of the Shang dynasty? List three reasons. | - Fighting so many wars weakened the dynasty and military. -Kings spent too much money on palaces, clothing, and tombs. -Kings spent too much time hunting rather than ruling the dynasty. |
| Define feudalism. | A give and take relationship between the social classes that created law and order. |
| What did the Nobles provide to the King? | Loyalty and military service. |
| What did the King provide to the Nobles? | States. |
| What did the Nobles provide for the Peasants? | Protection. |
| What did the Peasants provide to the Nobles? | Work to produce goods. |
| Why was feudalism created during the Zhou dynasty? | To increase stability. |
| What led to the downfall of the Zhou dynasty? | - Nobles fought for the power of the dynasty - Nobles fighting wars that weakened the dynasty |
| What question did the Chinese ask at the end of the Zhou dynasty? | The best way for leaders/rulers to govern? |
| Why did the Chinese develop Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism? | So that there are different ways to govern and each one had a major influence on the Chinese culture. |
| Describe the basic idea of Confucianism and how rulers should rule under this philosophy. | - A honest, fair, and wise society - Rulers should be fair and honest to create a peaceful society |
| Describe the basic idea of Daoism and how rulers should rule under this philosophy. | - A simple and natural lifestyle - Rulers should be simple and peaceful. |
| Describe the basic idea of Legalism and how rulers should rule under this philosophy. | - Harsh and strict laws - Rulers should enforce laws with rewards for good behavior and harsh punishments for bad behavior. |
| Which philosophy did the leader of the Qin dynasty (Shi Huang Di) follow? Why? | Legalism because Emperor Shi Huang Di didn't want his people to take control. |
| What did Emperor Qin standardize and why was it important? | So that trades were fair and equal. |
| Why did they build the Great Wall of China? | So that the empire would be protected from northern invaders. |
| Who opposed Emperor Qin’s rule of the dynasty and why? | Confucian scholars because they believed that the way Emperor Qin was ruling was wrong. |
| Why did Emperor Qin’s order the execution of 460 Confucian scholars and the burning of the books? | Emperor Qin executed 460 Confucian scholars and burned those books because he didn't want the people to adapt to that way of life. |
| What is the purpose of the chain pump? | It was used to transport the water from the rivers. |
| What is the purpose of the seismograph? | It was used to detect earthquakes. |
| What is the purpose of the kite? | To send messages and scare off enemies. |
| Why is silk so valuable? | Silk is so valuable because only the Chinese knew how to produce it> |
| Which Chinese philosophy was the best way to rule China during the Han Dynasty? | Confucianism. |
| What is the purpose of the civil servant exam? | Test that allowed people to get a government job if it was passed.(Social Mobilty) |
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