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What was the first Chinese dynasty?
Shang
Who is known as China's first emperor?
Qin Shi Huang
Along what body of water did the Shang dynasty start?
Huang He
The Shang dynasty foretold the future by using what method?
oracle bones
Why did the Shang dynasty end?
They were invaded by the Zhou.
Name two things Qin Shi Huang did to improve China?
Answers vary.
What term means a wise saying?
proverb
Qin Shi Huang broke China into 36 districts, creating a separation of government known as _____.
bureaucracy
In addition to being polytheistic, the Shang dynasty also worshipped ______________.
ancestors
Which dynasty had the shortest reign?
Qin
How was Qin Shi Huang able to accomplish so much?
Answers vary.
Give an example of ancient Chinese medicine/medical treatment.
acupuncture
How long did Chinese dynasties rule? In other words, for how long was there an emperor?
2000 years
The Qin dynasty used a ______________ system, which means landholders provide land to tenants in return for military service.
feudal
What are the three main religions of ancient China?
Taoism, Legalism, Confucianism
What route allowed for trade from China to Europe?
Silk Road
