Ancient Chinese Dynasties

Chinese Dynasties

Unit 2.5 - Lesson 3

Dinastías chinas

Unidad 2.5 - Lección 3

Zhou Dynasty 1027-223 bc
Dinastía Zhou 1027-223 bc

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Multiple Choice

The Yellow River provided water for crops and settlements.

• True

• False

Open Ended

Where does the yellow in the river come from?

Dropdown

The Zhou Dynasty ruled for ​​

Select answer

Multiple Choice

What does the Mandate of Heaven refer to in ancient Chinese political theory?

• A method of selecting emperors

• A system of government based on meritocracy

• The divine right to rule granted by the gods

• A philosophy advocating for the balance of yin and yang

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are studying the Middle Ages. You come across the term 'feudalism'. What does it mean?

• A system of relationships between landowners and tenants

• A belief in the power of nature and virtue

• A philosophy of achieving a just and peaceful society

• A philosophy based on strict laws and punishments

Multiple Choice

Who was the founder of Daoism/Taoism?

• Han Fattah

• Confucius

• Kingdom of Chin

• Lao Tzu

Multiple Choice

What was the goal of Confucianism?

• Achieving harmony with nature

• Enforcing strict laws and punishments

• Creating a just and peaceful society

• Believing in the power of selfishness

Multiple Choice

The Zhou dynasty ended through a period of warring states.

• True

• False

​The Greatest Legacy of Zhou China was ...

The creation of Confucianism and Daoism

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Qin Dynasty 221-206 bc
Dinastía Qin 221-206 a.C.

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are a historian studying ancient China. You come across a document about the Qin Dynasty. According to the document, how long did the Qin Dynasty rule?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

Multiple Choice

What was the major achievement of the Qin Dynasty?

• Establishment of Confucianism

• Introduction of Buddhism

• Construction of the Great Wall

• Development of the Silk Road

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Terracotta Army?

• To protect the Emperor in the afterlife

• To serve as a decoration in the Forbidden City

• To guard the Great Wall of China

• To serve as a monument in the Summer Palace

Multiple Select

What did the Emperor do to standardize China?

• Standardized money

• Standardized punishments

• Standardized measurements

• Standardized Haircuts

Multiple Choice

The main opponents of the Emperor were Confucian scholars.

• True

• False

Drag and Drop

The emperor ordered ​​

Placeholder

to be burned.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Confucian Books

Daoist Books

Buddhist Books

Multiple Choice

The Qin Dynasty faced a peasant revolt after the Emperor's death.

• True

• False

Dropdown

The name ​

Select answer

came from the Qin Dynasty.

Poll

Do you believe all people ...

• inherently good

• inherently bad

• make choices depending on the situation

Open Ended

Does the Great Wall of China remind you of any other wall?

Terracotta Army
Ejército de terracota

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Shih had workers build an immense army of clay
soldiers to surround him in his tomb.

Shih hizo que los trabajadores construyeran un inmenso ejército
de soldados de arcilla para rodearlo en su tumba.

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Poll

Were all the terracotta soldiers identical?

• Yes

• No

Han Dynasty 206 bc - 220 ce
Invented Paper

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Established standardized tests

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Invented Paper

Han Accomplishment Continued
Logros de Han Continuada

Poll

Do you think this is where our STAAR and TELPAS tests originated?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are a historian studying the Han Dynasty. What would you say characterized the Golden Age of this era?

• It was a period of stability and wealth

• It was marked by famine and poverty

• It was a time of political unrest

• It was dominated by war and conflict

Dropdown

The advancements made in warfare during the Han Dynasty were​

Select answer

Multiple Choice

The civil service test in the Han Dynasty was a test to prove one's worthiness for government positions.

• True

• False

Dropdown

The ancient Chinese invented the valuable trade commodity ​ ​

Select answer

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Wealthy families had many children. There
sons could serve the government and their
daughters could marry well.

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Wealthy women were well treated and
influential

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Women were subordinate to men (father,
husband, son)

Women & Children in China
Mujeres y niños en China

Multiple Choice

What was Mulan being tested on?

• Her knowledge of Chinese history

• Her knowledge of Daoism

• Her knowledge of Hinduism

• Her knowledge of Confucianism

Multiple Choice

Were Mulan and the other girls subordinate to men?

• yes

• no

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The Han Dynasty was in power for 400
years

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They were weakened by a series of
rebellions

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To crush the rebellions more power was
given to local governors who became
warlords

The Fall of the Han Dynasty
La caída de la dinastía Han

Poll

What the Han Dynasty younger or older than the United States when it failed?

• Younger

• Older

Categorize

Options (13)

Philosophy

Land was given to soldiers in exchange for military service.

Conquered neighbors making them part of China.

When Confucianism was born.

People were inherently bad and needed a strong ruler.

Rejected Confucianism.

Created the Great Wall of China.

Created the Terracotta Army

Invented Paper

Established exams to enter imperial service

Established the Silk Road

Followed traditional ways

Each person should fulfill their social obligations

Organize these options into the right categories.

Zhou Dynasty

Qin Dynasty

Han Dynasty

Confucianism

Poll

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Poll

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