China Flashcards
China borders _______ other countries.
China borders 14 other countries
The tallest peak in the world is ________
The tallest peak in the world is the Himalayas mountains
Did dogs help with farmwork? If so, how?
Yes, dogs did help with farmwork. The Chinese put plows on the poor dogs and trained them to help with the farmwork
Plateau
An area of relatively level high ground
Desert
A large, dry, barren region, usually having sandy or rocky soil and little or no vegetation
Loess
The yellow coloring of the soil along the rivers of China left over after recent floodings
Peninsula
A piece of land with water on three sides
Isolation
The process or fact of isolating or being isolated.
*to set or place apart; alone
What are the TWO important factors that limited China’s contact with outsiders?
1- Long distances
2- Himalayan mountains, natural borders
The __________ forms part of China’s natural border to the west
Tibetan Plateau
What is a plateau?
A plateau is an area of relatively level high ground.
The _______________ contains some of the tallest mountains in the world
Himalayas
How many feet tall is Mt. Everest?
29,029 FT
What are the two main rivers in China?
- The Huang He River (Yellow River)
- Yangtze River (Chang River)
What is the largest desert in the world?
The Antarctica desert
The ____________ is the vast area stretching from Mongolia to China
Gobi desert
What formed China’s natural border to the east?
The Pacific Ocean
How did geography influence China’s development?
Help: ____________________________________________________
Hurt: ____________________________________________________
How did geography influence China’s development?
Help: Fewer wars
Hurt: Less trade
What is the nickname for the Huang He River? Why does it have this nickname?
River of Sorrows. The Huang He River gets this nickname because it causes a lot of destructive flooding.
Why do people choose to live along the Huang He River?
People choose to live along the river because they can take advantage of fertile soil. There are a lot of crops that thrive in the sort of environment.
What is the name of the yellow fertile soil along the rivers when they flood?
The yellow fertile soil alongside the livers when they flood is called Loess.
Imperial Rule
Of or relating to an empire, emperor, or empress
Oracle Bones
A group of inscribed animal bones and shells where the cracks were “read” to determine the future
Mandate of Heaven
The Chinese philosophical concept of the circumstances under which a ruler is allowed to rule
Feudal System
The political, military, and social system in the Middle Ages based on the holding of lands
Alliances
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
Standardized
Causing something to conform to a particular uniform system
Dynasty Name: Xia Dynasty
Interesting Facts: ______________________
-First dynasty
-Invented irrigation systems & controlled floods
-Increased food from crops
Dynasty Name: Shang Dynasty
Interesting Facts: ______________________
-War-like
-First to use writing
-Used bronze
-Has slaves
Dynasty Name: Qin Dynasty
Interesting Facts: ______________________
-🌟Emperor Qin was very brutal
-Built the Great Wall
-Built canals
-Special tomb was built for him
Dynasty Name: Han Empire
Interesting Facts: _______________________
-Exported silk
-Silk Road
-Expanded westward
Dynasty Name: Northern and Southern Dynasties
Interesting Facts:
-Known as China’s Dark Ages
-Barbarian invasions
-War lords ruled
What was China named after?
China was named after Emperor Qin (“Chin”)!
Zhou Dynasty:
Made significant culture and contributed
Shang Dynasty:
It is sometimes referred to as Vin Dynasty
Han empire:
A Han court invented paper
Xia Dynasty:
Most of Xia were farmers
Qin Dynasty:
Attempted to destroy all opposite ideas
Philosopher
A person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline
Filial Piety
The important virtue and primary duty of respect, obedience, and care for one’s parents and elderly family members
Mandate of Heaven
The Chinese philosophical concept of the circumstances under which a ruler is allowed to rule
Waring States
An era of division (war) in Ancient China
Relationship
The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.
Confucius was a p_________
Confucius was a philosopher
The teachings of Confucius are known as c_______________
The teachings of Confucius are known as confucianism
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What were the beliefs of Confucius?
-Human relationships
-society
-politics
There is a _____ way for people to ________
There is a proper way for people to act
What are the FIVE relationships according to Confucius?
Ruler-_________
_________- Son
Husband-_______
Husband-_______
Older brother-_________
Friend-________
What are the FIVE relationships according to Confucius?
Ruler- Subject
Father- Son
Husband- Wife
Husband- Wife
Older brother- Younger brother
Friend- Friend
Confucius did not believe that all of these relationships were _______ to one another.
Confucius did not believe that all of these relationships were equal to one another
The _______ _______ was constructed with natural materials such as stone and compacted soil. Before the use of bricks, workers would use stone and compacted soil. They would rarely use wood because it could catch on fire very easily. Wood would rot easily over time too.
The Great Wall was constructed with natural materials such as stone and compacted soil. Before the use of bricks, workers would use stone and compacted soil. They would rarely use wood because it could catch on fire very easily. Wood would rot easily over time too
Terra Cotta
Unglazed, typically brownish-red earthenware, used chiefly as an ornamental building material and in modeling
Warring
Two or more groups in conflict with one another
Emporer
A sovereign ruler of great power and rank, especially one ruling an empire.
Artifacts
An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest
“gold and silver artifacts”
Mortality
The state of being subject to death
“the work is increasingly haunted by thoughts of mortality”
When was the tomb of Qin Shi Huang discovered?
The tomb was discovered in 1974
How many life-sized clay soldiers were discovered in the chambers?
8,000 soldiers
Ying Zheng became the king of the Q_____ state at the age of 13 in ______ BC.
Ying Zheng became the king of the Qin state at the age of 13 in 246 BC.
Qin Shi Huang Di stands for the first E_________ of C________. He united the 7 warring states into one empire- C____________.
Qin Shi Huang Di stands for the first Empire of China. He united the 7 warring states into one empire- Chinese.
Identify one of the things he accomplished in year reign.
Emperor Qin built the great wall, created system of weight and measurements, and a Chinese writing system.
Qin Shi Huang Di was obsessed with his m____________.
Qin Shi Huang Di was obsessed with his mortality.
Describe some of the artifacts found inside the chambers.
There were clay soldiers, horses, animals, other figures, artifacts and other monuments inside the chambers.
What is Terra Cotta?
Terra cotta is a reddish-brown clay
Make THREE observations about the soldiers and identify them below.
- They have different ears and hair
- Meant to protect the emperor in the afterlife
- They were all different sizes and poses
Describe the ACTUAL tomb of Qin Shi Huang Di:
The tomb contained his actual body. Rivers of mercury, mountains of bronze, and precious stones are around the tomb. It cannot be accessed today.
What natural material did the Ancient Chinese use to make their paper?
The natural material used by the Ancient Chinese to make their paper was bamboo.
What is one advantage of using paper for writing?
An advantage of using paper for writing is that it is easier and lighter t carry than clay tablets.
What are possibly the most important Chinese inventions?
The most important Chinese inventions are possibly paper and printing.
What is one way the spread of books and literacy changed human civilizations forever?
One way the spread of books and literacy changed human civilizations that more people could read and write. Over time, people will share ideas and knowledge with each other.
What is another name for Iron Ore?
Another name for Iron Ore is magnetite.
Name one impact the compass had on the world:
One impact the invention of the compass had on the world was that it helped explorers discover the Western Hemisphere.
Why was the Great Wall of China built?
To keep out the northern invaders from getting into China.
What Dynasty started to build the Great Wall of China?
The Qin Dynasty
What materials were used to build the Great Wall of China?
Bricks and rocks.
Who were the Manchus?
Fierce warriors from northeastern Asia.
The Huang He is also known as the __________ River due to the yellow soil called ________.
The Huang He is also known as the Yellow River due to the yellow soil called loess.
Why was it difficult for the people of Ancient China to communicate and travel to other places?
- Great Wall of China
-Himalayas
-Distance
-Deserts - Isolation
What were considered to be natural protective barriers in China?
- Deserts
-Mountains
-Plateaus
-Pacific Ocean
Why is the Yellow River known as “China’s Sorrow”?
Because it has caused much damage and destruction, flooding too, and people drowned.
Which dynasty established China’s first government?
Xia Dynasty
What dynasty was the first to use bronze?
Shang Dynasty
The ________ Dynasty was the first to use iron.
The Zhou Dynasty was the first to use iron.
The Q_____ Dynasty developed a system of standardized money, weights, and measures.
The Qin Dynasty developed a system of standardized money, weights, and measures.
The Qin Dynasty under Qin Shi H______d___ took control and unified China.
The Qin Dynasty under Qin Shi Huan di took control and unified China.
The A_____________ are a collection of notes and other writings of Confucius’ sayings and activities put together by his pupils (students) after his death. Why do you think his pupils created this collection?
The Analects are a collection of notes and other writings of Confucius’ sayings and activities put together by his pupils (students) after his death. Why do you think his pupils created this collection?
So people could REMEMBER Confucius’ saying and his ideas!
