Ancient Chinese Civilization

Which river is a certain color because of the silt at the bottom of it?

• Indus River

• Nile River

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

What is the name of the Chinese system of writing?

• Calligraphy

• Hieroglyphics

• English

• Print

The Chinese invented many things. Choose 2 items we learned about.

• Paper

• Ferris Wheel

• Silk

• Popcorn

Where does silk come from?

• A plant

• A sheep

• A tree

• A silkworm

Reorder the following: What are the steps of creating silk?

• The cocoons are plunged into hot water and the silk becomes loose.

• The worms eat mulberry leaves.

• The silkworm creates a cocoon.

• The cocoons are baked.

• Silkworms hatch from eggs.

Why was the Great Wall of China built?

• To have a beautiful wall

• To protect the Chinese people from the Nomad invaders.

• They were bored and had nothing to do

• To honor the Emperor

How long did it take to build the Great Wall of China?

• 2 years

• 1 month

• 50 years

• 1,500 years

Who was Confucius?

• A teacher

• A farmer

• An Emporer

• A king

What color is thought to be a sign of good fortune and happiness during the Chinese New Year?

• blue

• green

• yellow

• red

How long does the Chinese New Year last?

• 1 day

• 15 days

• 2 months

• 1 year