Ancient China
Gavin Healy Ancient China
Part 1: Dynasties
2. Match the following dynasties with their approximate time periods:
Shang Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
a. _____________ 1600-1046 BCE
b. _____________ 221-206 BCE
c. _____________ 1046-256 BCE
d. _____________ 206 BCE-220 CE
2. Identify the major achievements of each dynasty.
Shang Dynasty: ________________________
Zhou Dynasty: ________________________
Qin Dynasty: ________________________
Han Dynasty: ________________________
Part 3: Great Wall of China
3. Why was the Great Wall of China built, and during which dynasty was its construction primarily carried out?
Answer: _____________________________
Part 4: Silk Road
4. Explain the significance of the Silk Road in Ancient China. What goods were traded along the Silk Road, and how did it impact Chinese culture and economy?
Answer: _____________________________
Part 5: Inventions and Discoveries
5. Match the following inventions/discoveries with their respective dynasties:
Paper
Compass
Gunpowder
Silk
a. _____________ Han Dynasty
b. _____________ Tang Dynasty
c. _____________ Song Dynasty
d. _____________ Yuan Dynasty
6. Choose one invention or discovery from the list above and explain its impact on Ancient China.
Answer: _____________________________
Part 6: The Terracotta Army
7. Why was the Terracotta Army built, and during which dynasty?
Answer: _____________________________
Which dynasty is known as the 'Golden Age' of Ancient China?
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?
To protect against invasions from northern nomadic tribes
To serve as a trade route between China and other countries
To provide a barrier against flooding from the Yellow River
To showcase the architectural prowess of Ancient China
Which Chinese dynasty is credited with the invention of paper?
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Which Chinese dynasty is known for its construction of the Forbidden City?
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
Who was the first emperor of a unified China?
Emperor Qin Shi Huang
Emperor Han Wudi
Emperor Tang Taizong
Emperor Song Taizu
Which Chinese dynasty is known for its development of porcelain?
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
What was the main economic activity in Ancient China?
Farming
Fishing
Mining
Trading
Which Chinese dynasty is known for its construction of the Grand Canal?
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Sui Dynasty
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