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Name: _________________________ Ancient China Study Guide Geography: Label the following countries: China, India, Mongolia, Russia, Japan, N./S. Korea Label the following Geographic Features: Himalayan Mountains, Gobi Desert, Yangtze River, Yellow River 1. Name one natural feature in Ancient China that would promote cultural diffusion and one that would impede cultural diffusion Promote means to help, while impede means to get in the way. ● Some natural features that are found in China that would promote cultural diffusion are the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers as well as the Pacific Ocean. ● Some natural features that are found in China that would impede cultural diffusion are the Himalayan Mountains, Gobi Desert, and the Taklamakan Desert. 2. Why did people in Ancient China settle near in the river valleys of the country? People in Ancient China settled near the river valleys in the countries because the Yellow and Yangtze rivers provided them with transportation and fertile soil for crops. 3. Because of natural borders, China was ​
isolated ​
from other countries. 4. The natural borders and ​
The Great Wall of China ​
(in the north) kept the invaders out of the country. 5. Being isolated affected the environment too. There are plants and animals unique to China, such as the ​
Giant Panda and Snub­Nosed Monkey​
. Economy 1. The Silk Road ​
is the main trade route in Ancient China. 2. Merchants traded many items, such as (list 3) Items such as silk, paper, cotton, coral, spices, food, glass beads, porcelain, ideas, traditions, religion, writing, art, ...etc. were all traded along the Silk Road. 3. How was the Silk Road similar to today´s Internet, how is it different? The Silk Road is similar to today's Internet as it connected people from all over the Eastern Hemisphere and allowed them to trade ideas, goods, and services. The Silk Road is different from the Internet in that the Internet is a lot quicker than the Silk Road and the Internet connects the entire world, not just the Eastern Hemisphere. 4. Did the Silk Road promote or impede Cultural Diffusion? Explain why. The Silk Road promoted cultural diffusion because it connected people all over the Eastern Hemisphere and allowed them to trade products and ideas. Architecture 1. Why was the Great Wall of China built? The Great Wall of China was built to keep the invaders from the north out (The Mongolian Empire). 2. Explain why it is sometimes called a cemetery? The Great Wall of China is sometimes called a cemetery because the people who died building The Great Wall of China were often buried inside of the wall. Philosophy 1. In the space below, compare and contrast Confucianism and Taoism. Study the Notes page that you used to make your T­chart. Also, pink text 572 Confucianism­ treat others the way you want to be treated, 5 important relationship, respect, importance of education Lao­tzu (Taoism)­ simplicity, harmony, connection to nature, kindness, humble 2. Question #2 from Lesson Review Homework pgs 570­574. How do East Asian teachings (Confucianism and Taoism) affect the ideas, values, and behaviors of the people? p. 572 last paragraph Influences of Confucianism and Daoism are still seen today in East Asia. ­a good education remains a goal for many people ­people are known for politeness and care for older people ­not showing too much pride (humble) Government 1. Define DYNASTY: ​
A dynasty is a series of rulers from the same family. 2. Name an achievement of each of the following dynasties: (green text 147) a. Shang: ​
The Shang Dynasty is most known for inventing bronze, creating bronze weapons, and starting the Bronze Age. b. Zhou:​
most known for Iron tipped Plow and Mandate of Heaven c. Qin: ​
The Qin Dynasty is most known for Emperor Shihuangdi who standardized most of China and began building The Great Wall of China. d. Han: ​
The Han Dynasty is known for undoing the damage done by Emperor Shihuangdi and creating The Silk Road which opened China up to the rest of the Eastern Hemisphere. Inventions 1. Name two inventions invented in Ancient China and how they are used today. Some Chinese inventions that we still use today are: Chopsticks­ which we eat with. Iron Tipped Plow­ which is used today in agriculture Bronze­ which is still used to create weapons and pottery. (mixing copper and tin to make a stronger metal) Silk­ used today in textiles and clothing. Kites, Umbrellas, Fireworks/gunpowder, Porcelain, Seismograph (earthquake detection), paper Know that some of the greatest inventions came from here. They also developed science and technology (which was passed along the Silk Road as well as merchandise). Writing 1. What was ancient Chinese writing originally found on? Ancient Chinese writing was originally found on tortoise shells and bones. 2. Explain what people of ancient China used writing for. Ancient Chinese people used writing to keep track of trade records, to tell stories, and to write letter. 3. How is ancient and modern Chinese written? Chinese is written top to bottom, going from the right to the left. Chinese writing is written using symbols instead of letters. ADD! 4. Woodblock printing allowed several copies of a text to made more quickly than handwriting each book. This advanced communication.