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Anchient China

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What belief said Heaven chose rulers?

Mandate of Heaven

Which river helped Ancient China grow crops?

The Yellow River

What were oracle bones used for?

Asking questions about the future

Why did people obey the ruler?

They believed Heaven chose them

What did villages form near?

Rivers

Why was flooding dangerous?

It destroyed homes and crops

What could cause a ruler to lose power?

Being unfair or cruel

What was silk mainly used for?

Trade

What are ancestors?

Family members from the past

What did farmers do in Ancient China?

Grew food

Who were merchants?

People who traded goods

Why was silk valuable?

It was rare and beautiful

Why did people honor their ancestors?

To respect family

What did Daoism teach people to do?

Live in harmony with nature

Who was at the top of society?

The ruler

What is a society?

A group of people living together

What natural disaster happened often near the Yellow River?

Floods

Who taught about kindness and respect?

Confucius

What problem did the Yellow River cause?

Flooding

Why were farmers important?

They fed everyone

What did craftspeople make?

Tools and goods

Why was writing important?

To record information

What did ancient Chinese people use to write on?

Bamboo or silk

What is a dynasty?

A family of rulers

What protected China from invaders?

Mountains and deserts