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Name ____________________________
Period _______
Date _____________
Mr. Moore
Using the documents and your knowledge of the Ancient Chinese culture, you must answer the
scaffolding questions with complete sentences as well use the documents to write a well organized
essay about the following:
Describe how the characteristics of this ancient
culture lead to its success.
What were the effects of these contributions on the
development of this ancient civilization?
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Discuss the contributions that are described in the documents
Show how these contributions lead to success
Include and introduction, a body, and a conclusion
Include details, specific examples. And explanations using the documents and outside
information
• Use the checklist provided yesterday as well as the rubric
• Graphic organizers are optional, however they should be used
• Grammar and spelling will count accordingly
Document #1: Great Wall of China
Throughout China’s history, they often worried about the nomads that lived along the northern border.
Shi Huangdi finally developed a way to end the border wars. He ordered the largest construction project
in Chinese history. He called it the “Dragon’s Back,” commonly known as the Great Wall of China.
Many other rulers built parts of the wall and he decided to connect them. When it was finished it stretched
over 1,400 miles. The walls were each thirty feet high which is equal to three stories of a building! The
watch towers were every 100 to 200 yards and allowed the Chinese warriors to keep supplies for the
archers. The Great Wall of China is one of the wonders of the World. It is so impressive that it is the only
man made object that can be seen from space!
Using the documents, answer the questions by not only echoing the question, but use examples
from the documents to complete the answer. You must answer in complete sentences to earn
credit.
1.) Why was the Great Wall of China built?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.) What was the Great Wall of China’s other name? How long and how high was the wall?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.) What effects did the Great Wall have on Ancient China? What significance does it have
today?
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Document #2: Confucius
Confucius was an important educator during ancient China. His main goal was to influence society
for good. He thought that if everyone was able to get along, order and peace would be brought to
China. He was focused on bringing peace, stability, as well as prosperity to the ruler’s kingdoms.
Confucius was a teacher as well as a philosopher, and his ideas were used as training for the people
of civil service. His work was changed into a new type of religion or philosophy known as
Confucianism. As a teacher and as a philosopher, Confucius had a major part in the change of how
people of China treated on another. Confucius had a major impact on China’s society.
Using the documents, answer the questions by not only echoing the question, but use examples
from the documents to complete the answer. You must answer in complete sentences to earn
credit.
1.) What was Confucius’s occupation?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.) What was the goal of Confucius? How did he accomplish those goals?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.) Why do you think that Confucius wanted to bring peace, stability, and prosperity to the
kingdoms of Ancient China?
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Document #3: Family Life
The main focus of the Chinese culture revolves around the family structure. An extended family
is a family which possesses many different generations. It was very common in Ancient China
to have households that had five generations. The oldest male had absolute power over the
entire family. The punishments for disobeying him were severe and strict. The oldest male can
be a grandfather, father, or any other male based upon family circumstances. He is the person
who arranges marriages, and makes decisions for the entire family. The family provided a
structure that showed the value placed on a male and the lack of value the woman had in the
family. This structure exists in many cultures today!
Using the documents, answer the questions by not only echoing the question, but use examples
from the documents to complete the answer. You must answer in complete sentences to earn
credit.
1.) What was an extended family?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.) Who had absolute power over the family? What happened when they passed away?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.) How did the family structure mimic the way government was operated in Ancient China?
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Document #4: The Silk Road
The business of trade provided the Ancient Culture to interact with people of Central Asia. The new
foods such as grapes, walnuts, and garlic provided the people with a reason to trade. The exchange of
goods gave rise to a major new trade route known as the Silk Road. The route ran from China to the
Mediterranean Sea. It was not a single route, but a series of routes which covered more than 4,000
miles, which the equivalent of a road from Chicago to Hawaii! The road was very dangerous because
of thieves and the environment. The road passed through mountains as well as deserts. To travel
would be prosperous, but it was also very treacherous. The name “Silk Road” comes from the major
good silk which was desired throughout Europe and Asia. China traded the silk which came from
worms, for goods that ranged from jewels, horses, and linens. Along with the goods, ideas traveled to
China. Buddhism and was brought to China based upon the trade with India. Trade was an important
influence on the development of the Ancient Chinese culture.
Using the documents, answer the questions by not only echoing the question, but use examples
from the documents to complete the answer. You must answer in complete sentences to earn
credit.
1.) Where did the trade route get the name “Silk Road” from ?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.) What were some problems facing traders following the Silk Road?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.) How did trade help Ancient China to develop?
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Document #5: Achievements of Ancient China
Ancient China was able to stabilize their government and focus on the science and technology
development. It was here where China has influenced modern times in a variety of ways. Farming,
medicine, education, and travel were all directly influenced by Ancient China. There are numerous
advances that we have today which are connected to the frequent inventions and scientific developments
from Ancient China. Focusing on technology makes work more efficient, advances medicine, and
improves education. All of these advances are the foundation of developing a successful society.
Technology
• Paper from wood pulp
• Iron plow for breaking soil
• Rudder- device to steer
ships
• Wheelbarrow
• Fishing reel
• Compass
Medicine
• Acupuncture: treatment
of disease using
needles
• Anesthetics- substance
that puts patients to
sleep during surgery
• Herbal remedies
discovery of plants
useful as medicines
The Arts
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Silk Weaving
Jade carving
Bronze metallurgy
Temples and palaces
Poetry and history
Philosophy
Using the documents, answer the questions by not only echoing the question, but use examples
from the documents to complete the answer. You must answer in complete sentences to earn
credit.
1.) What would be a good title for the graphic above?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.) How was China able to invent and develop so many things?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.) Choose two examples from the graphic organizer and explain how they are used today.
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