Unit 8-Lesson 2 China Flashcards
calligraphy
artistic style of writing using a brush
canal
an artificial waterway allowing transportation by boat
complex
a cluster of buildings with the same or related purpose
gunpowder
explosive mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate
movable type
blocks of individual letters that may be arranged and rearranged
A detailed account written by ___ taught Europeans about Chinese civilization.
Marco Polo
his dynasty united China in 581 and connected sections of the Grand Canal.
Sui
China experienced a Golden Age as arts, sciences, education, technology, government, and diplomatic relations flourished.
Tang
Founded in 960, this dynasty was the first use early-ripening rice and paper money.
Song
Kublai Khan invaded and placed Mongol warriors at the top of Chinese society.
Yuan
Founded by Zhu Yuanzhang in 1368, this dynasty encouraged sea exploration and developed trading
routes.
Ming
China’s last dynasty lasted until 1911.
Qing
Admiral ___ organized seven voyages to explore the South China Sea and Indian Ocean.
Zheng He
Select THREE Chinese inventions during the Middle Ages.
- Gunpowder
- Magnetic Compass
- Movable type
Why was the invention of the magnetic compass important?
It made navigation at sea easier.
