Everything about Ancient China

What made Ancient China a very isolated area?

Why was the Huang He River also called the “River of Sorrows?

What major technological advancement occurred during the Zhou Dynasty?

• The invention of the wheel.
• The introduction of gunpowder.
• The creation of the printing press.
• The development of iron casting technology.

Why was China called the "Middle Kingdom"?

• China was called the 'Middle Kingdom' because it was considered the center of civilization.
• The term originated from a famous Chinese dynasty.
• China was geographically in the middle of Asia.
• It was named after the Middle Ages in Europe.

What concept did the Chinese believe needed to be in harmony for universal well-being?

• kings and peasants

• oracle bones and prayer

• mountains and rivers

• Yin and Yang

What did the Chinese believe indicated that a ruler had lost the Mandate of Heaven?

• Natural disasters, famine, and social unrest.
• Support from foreign powers.
• Increased trade and diplomatic relations.
• Economic prosperity and military victories.

Why did the Shang pray to their ancestors?

How did peasants in the Shang Dynasty keep their homes comfortable year-round?

• They built thick stone walls.

• They dug their floors below ground level.

• They used advanced heating systems.

• They lived in elevated structures.

Why was Chinese writing important to the empire despite being difficult to learn?

• It was easy to teach the children.

• It helped track tax collection.

• It united people who spoke different languages.

• It was used only by priests.

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

• The Mandate of Heaven is the divine right to rule granted to Chinese emperors based on their virtue and ability to govern.
• A religious text outlining the rules for governance.
• A military strategy used by Chinese emperors.
• A philosophy promoting democracy in ancient China.