If a person rules China, they are called an _____________?
Emperor
In China, what land feature is located in the north?
Desert
Why is the Yellow River yellow?
Because of the yellow earth (or loess) surrounding the river.
Rice is grown in water-filled fields called ____________.
Paddies!
Ancient China's social structure was based on two codes: r__________ and h_________.
respect and honour
What group was not considered as part of Ancient China's social structure?
Servants and slaves
One group in the social structure was seen as untrustworthy and was least respected. Which group was this?
Merchants and traders
Define "scholar".
People who are well-known for their learning/people who are highly educated.
If a natural disaster happened in ancient China, what would happen to the emperor?
He would be replaced- it was seen as a sign that the gods did not respect him.
What 2 jobs were women allowed to have in ancient China?
Scholar and physician (doctor).
What did girls in ancient China have to do to their feet?
Bind them
How could a new bride gain the respect of her husband's family?
By giving birth to a son.
What is the procedure called when very tiny needles are put into the body's pressure points?
Acupuncture
The Chinese writing system uses pictograms or c_____________.
Characters
A family member wants to kill the emperor. You tell a government official. What happens if your information is right? What happens if your information is wrong?
If right: you get beaten 100 times. If wrong: you get strangled.
Name the four religions of ancient China.
Folk religion, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism
