China civilization

Question 1

location (modern-day countries)

Answer 1

mainly located in what is now modern-day China

Question 2

topography (geographic features - rivers, mountains, oceans, ect.)

Answer 2

The Yellow and Yangtze rivers were key for development. Also, they had mountains like the Himalayas, deserts like the Gobi, and the Pacific ocean coastline.

Question 3

government structure

Answer 3

They had a centralized government, often ruled by an emperor. The government was organized into a hierarchy with officials appointed based on merit.

Question 4

people (social classes, jobs, ect.)

Answer 4

It was divided into classes, with the emperor and nobility at the top. Below them were scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants. Farmers and artisans were highly valued for their contributions.

Question 5

religion

Answer 5

They had a rich spiritual life, they practiced fol religions, ancestor worship, Confucianism, Taoism, and later, Buddhism. Each had its own unique philosophies and rituals.

Question 6

major accomplishments

Answer 6

They invented paper, gunpowder, the compass, and printing. They also built the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army.

Question 7

important figures

Answer 7

This includes Confucius, who shaped Chinese philosophy, and Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China who initiated the building of the Great Wall.

Question 8

military conflicts

Answer 8

The Warring States period was a time of constant warfare among seven states. Then there was the Opium Wars against Britain.

Question 9

other (anything else of importance)

Answer 9

Its also known for its art, including poetry, painting, calligraphy, and silk weaving.