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China: Dynasties of Power
Movie Activity
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1. 1,700 years before Christ, what dynasty ruled China?
2. What was discovered in 1928 & what did it prove?
3. What was critical to Shang religion?
4. What did the Chinese value more than gold at this time?
5. What is the divine right of kings called?
6. Compare & contrast Chinese use of bronze with Mediterranean?
7. What was discovered at Sanxindui?
8. When did the Chou Dynasty exist?
9. What was created during the Chou Dynasty?
10. According to this film, what is the period between 481-221BC called?
11. Along with destruction, what else is this period known for?
12. Of all the warring states, which was the most resourceful?
13. How did this state use its resources to gain power?
14. Who was the first emperor of China & what did he accomplish?
15. What building project was started during this period?
16. How was the Chin Dynasty different from the Chou?
17. What bureaucratic developments occurred during this time period?
18. What followed Chin’s death?
19. When did the Han Dynasty come to power?
20. Who was the 5th emperor?
21. What discovery did a Chinese diplomat make during this time in regard to trade?
22. How long was the Silk Road & how were goods transported?
23. In comparison to the Roman Empire, how much larger was China’s army?
24. How did China impact Europe’s discovery of America?
25. Who was China’s last emperor and when did he come to power?