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How did the Zhou claim power after overthrowing the Shang Dynasty?

Mandate of Heaven

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What two rivers did Chinese civilization first develop around?

Chang Jiang and Huang He

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What started the Warring States Period?

People realized they could overthrow the emperor if they had a large enough army.

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What is a sundial?

A device that uses the position of shadows cast by the sun to tell the time of day.

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What is acupuncture?

The practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain.

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What is a seismograph?

A device that measures the strength of earthquakes.

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Why were the wealthy merchants in the lowest class in the Han Dynasty?

They did not create anything.

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Name 3 countries the Silk Road touched.

Answers will vary...

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What city was considered the western most city on the Silk Road?

Rome

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During which dynasty did the Silk Road begin?

The Han

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How was gunpowder first used?

Fireworks

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What did the Sui Dynasty build to help trade via water?

The Grand Canal

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The Tang Dynasty saw the only empress of China. What was her name?

Empress Wu

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What "city inside a city" did the Ming build as a home for the emperor and his court?

The Forbidden City

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Why was the Yuan Dynasty a significant time in China’s history?

It was the first time foreigners ruled over all of China.

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Why did the Ming Dynasty turned to isolationism?

As a response to being controlled by foreigners during the Yuan Dyansty

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