Ancient China

Where in the world is China?

The rise and fall of Chinese dynasties.

Which ocean was a natural barrier to China?

What forms part of China's natural border to the West?

Confucianism

Why was the Grand Canal built?

The divine right to rule (the right to rule came from God)

To come together and work as a team

The Huange He River is also known as the

What 2 factors limited China's contact with outsiders?

Elegant form of ancient Chinese handwriting.

What is the vast area stretching from Mongolia into China called?

The plateau found in China

A manmade barrier against invaders

Philosophy with the intention of living in harmony with nature; founded by Laozi

What desert is found in China?

What geographic issue led to the development of a strong government in China?

How did the Huang He River get its nickname, "the river of sorrows"?

What effect did opening the Pacific ports have on China?

Dynasty

One way the natural borders of China hurt the development of Chinese culture

An animal shell or turtle shell used by priests to predict the future

Why was the Great Wall of China built?

The Chang River is also known as the

Series of trade routes that linked China with all other civilizations to the West.

Long distances & natural barriers isolated China created the belief China was the

small particles of yellow windblown soil.

First emperor of a unified China known for this efforts to standardize the government.

Harsh philosophy that urged for strict rules and harsh punishments.