Ancient China

Chinese civilizations first began around the

The seismograph, paper and sundial were all inventions during which dynasty?

What gives the Huang He River a yellowish appearance?

The Chinese call the Huang He River _________ because it drowned people and destroyed homes.

Which dynasty was the first to develop writing?

The Silk Road began in China and ended in the

The Zhou dynasty claimed this principle gave them the right to rule.

This philosophy believed that a person should go with flow of nature.

What was the time between the Zhou and Qin dynasty called?

Which dynasty unified China but only lasted a short time?

Which was the longest dynasty?

This symbol is most closely associated with which philosophy?

Emperor Wudi was known for starting

Which dynasty standardized currency, weights and measures and language?

What did Shang priests use to predict the future?

This philosophy taught that filial piety and behaving like a family was important.

Why was China isolated from other ancient cultures?

What was built to keep invaders out of China?

Obeying the law was the most important part of this philosophy.

A continuous rule of one family is a

Coins were used for the first time during which dynasty?

What guarded Shi Huangdi's tomb?

Who was the first emperor of China?

Qin Shihuangdi based his rule on what philosophy?

What did a person have to do in order to become a member of the civil service?