What material from the Gobi Desert gives the Yellow River its color?
Loess
China developed independently without knowledge of other civilizations due to 4 Natural Barriers. Identify them.
Gobi Desert, Himalayas, Oceans/Seas, dense jungles
The belief that the gods chose the rulers of China was known as the _________
Mandate of Heaven
It took as long as 12 years for scribes to write these Chinese letters.
characters
Confucius taught his students about honoring and respecting their elders. This is known as _____________
Filial Piety
Which dynasty of ancient China is known as the first, due to its recorded history and use of oracle bones?
Shang
Which dynasty is the longest in Chinese history- lasting over 800 years with close to 40 different emperors? In addition, they developed iron tools and weapons.
Zhou
HARSH! That is an understatement for the way people were treated during THIS dynasty. At least it only lasted 15 years.
Qin
The invention of paper and the Silk Road developed during this dynasty.
Han
Building these 2 things during the Qin Dynasty was part of the emperor's 5 Punishments
Great Wall and Terra Cotta army
What were some of the goods EXPORTED along the SILK ROAD, besides silk?
tea, spices
What were some of the goods IMPORTED along the SILK ROAD?
cotton, ivory, horses, gold and silver
Which animal was used along the SILK ROAD due to their large hooves and long eyelashes?
camel
