Essential Question: How does Chinese history and culture impact China and the world today? Huang He & Chang Jiang Rivers

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1 Topic World Cultures China Test Study Guide Name: Period: Test Date: Essential Question: How does Chinese history and culture impact China and the world today? Questions 1. Where (meaning around which river) did Chinese civilization begin? (p.506) 2. Besides ice cream, what other major invention still used in China today originates during the Shang Dynasty? (p.507) 3. List three ways Confucianism influenced family values. (p.513) 4. List the 7 Chinese inventions depicted for Ancient China. (p.522) 5. The Chinese managed to keep the production of this luxurious material a secret (p ) 6. Why were the Neo- Confucianism civil service exams a good idea? (p ) 7. Describe the Mongol Conquests, as led by Genghis Khan, and the tactics they used. (p. 528) 8. What was the Forbidden City and who was forbidden to enter? (p ) 9. The People s Republic of China was founded in what year? What type of government can be found in present day China? (p.572) Answers Huang He & Chang Jiang Rivers China s first writing system- uses calligraphy (art of beautiful writing) Children were taught to respect their elders, father was the head of the family, wives & children had to obey husbands & fathers Paper, porcelain, woodblock printing, gunpowder, moveable type, magnetic compass Silk The civil service examination system helped ensure that talented, intelligent people became scholar-officials. Genghis Khan organized Mongols into a powerful army. Led bloody expeditions of conquest. Terrorized people in countless cities and villages. Huge palace complex, including hundreds of imperial residences, temples, and other government buildings. Common people were forbidden Communist government

2 10. What two things have improved as a result of economic growth in China? (p.578) 11. How has economic growth influenced China s government and environment? (p.578 & 581) 12. Describe why protests were occurring in Tiananmen Square in 1989? (p578) 13. China has been accused of not respecting what as a result of events like Tiananmen Square the Tibetan rebellion of 1959? (p.579) 14. Identify these individuals: Confucius (p.511) Mongols (p.528) Genghis Khan (p.528) Wages & living standards Government tightly controls most areas of life; harshly punishes people who oppose government. More people are moving to cities (urbanization) causing environmental problems (pollution & loss of forestland and farmland) Pro-democracy protestors gathered and demanded more political rights and freedoms. Human rights Ancient Chinese philosopher who created a belief system followed by government systems; Confucianism Nomadic people from Mongolia- attacked and conquered China Organized and led Mongol army Zheng He (p.531) Great sailor of Ancient China from the Ming dynasty Mao Zedong (p.572) 15. Identify the dynasty that began the Great Wall (p.509) added the most significant expansion to the Great Wall (p.533) invented paper (p.514) was the only Mongol controlled dynasty (p.529) began a period of isolationism from the rest of the world (p.534) Leader of China s Communist regime; became leader of Communist government in China Qin Dynasty (pronounced Chin) Han Dynasty Yuan Dynasty

3 ***Be able to read and interpret a map, graph and timeline. (when you cross 0 / when you don t ) Decade= years Century= years Millennium= years

4 Topic World Cultures China Test Study Guide Name: Period: Test Date: Essential Question: How does Chinese history and culture impact China and the world today? Questions 1. Where (meaning around which river) did Chinese civilization begin? (p.506) 2. Besides ice cream, what other major invention still used in China today originates during the Shang Dynasty? (p.507) 3. List three ways Confucianism influenced family values. (p.513) 4. List the 7 Chinese inventions depicted for Ancient China. (p.522) 5. The Chinese managed to keep the production of this luxurious material a secret (p ) 6. Why were the Neo- Confucianism civil service exams a good idea? (p ) 7. Describe the Mongol Conquests, as led by Genghis Khan, and the tactics they used. (p. 528) 8. What was the Forbidden City and who was forbidden to enter? (p ) 9. The People s Republic of China was founded in what year? What type of government can be found in present day China? (p.572) Answers Huang He & Chang Jiang Rivers China s first writing system- uses calligraphy (art of beautiful writing) Children were taught to respect their elders, father was the head of the family, wives & children had to obey husbands & fathers Paper, porcelain, woodblock printing, gunpowder, moveable type, magnetic compass Silk The civil service examination system helped ensure that talented, intelligent people became scholar-officials. Genghis Khan organized Mongols into a powerful army. Led bloody expeditions of conquest. Terrorized people in countless cities and villages. Huge palace complex, including hundreds of imperial residences, temples, and other government buildings. Common people were forbidden Communist government

5 10. What two things have improved as a result of economic growth in China? (p.578) 11. How has economic growth influenced China s government and environment? (p.578 & 581) 12. Describe why protests were occurring in Tiananmen Square in 1989? (p578) 13. China has been accused of not respecting what as a result of events like Tiananmen Square the Tibetan rebellion of 1959? (p.579) 14. Identify these individuals: Confucius (p.511) Mongols (p.528) Genghis Khan (p.528) Wages & living standards Government tightly controls most areas of life; harshly punishes people who oppose government. More people are moving to cities (urbanization) causing environmental problems (pollution & loss of forestland and farmland) Pro-democracy protestors gathered and demanded more political rights and freedoms. Human rights Ancient Chinese philosopher who created a belief system followed by government systems; Confucianism Nomadic people from Mongolia- attacked and conquered China Organized and led Mongol army Zheng He (p.531) Great sailor of Ancient China from the Ming dynasty Mao Zedong (p.572) 15. Identify the dynasty that began the Great Wall (p.509) added the most significant expansion to the Great Wall (p.533) invented paper (p.514) was the only Mongol controlled dynasty (p.529) began a period of isolationism from the rest of the world (p.534) Leader of China s Communist regime; became leader of Communist government in China Qin Dynasty (pronounced Chin) Han Dynasty Yuan Dynasty

6 ***Be able to read and interpret a map, graph and timeline. (when you cross 0 / when you don t ) Decade= years Century= years Millennium= years

7 Topic World Cultures China Test Study Guide Name: Period: Test Date: Essential Question: How does Chinese history and culture impact China and the world today? Questions 1. Where (meaning around which river) did Chinese civilization begin? (p.506) 2. Besides ice cream, what other major invention still used in China today originates during the Shang Dynasty? (p.507) 3. List three ways Confucianism influenced family values. (p.513) 4. List the 7 Chinese inventions depicted for Ancient China. (p.522) 5. The Chinese managed to keep the production of this luxurious material a secret (p ) 6. Why were the Neo- Confucianism civil service exams a good idea? (p ) 7. Describe the Mongol Conquests, as led by Genghis Khan, and the tactics they used. (p. 528) 8. What was the Forbidden City and who was forbidden to enter? (p ) 9. The People s Republic of China was founded in what year? What type of government can be found in present day China? (p.572) Answers Huang He & Chang Jiang Rivers China s first writing system- uses calligraphy (art of beautiful writing) Children were taught to respect their elders, father was the head of the family, wives & children had to obey husbands & fathers Paper, porcelain, woodblock printing, gunpowder, moveable type, magnetic compass Silk The civil service examination system helped ensure that talented, intelligent people became scholar-officials. Genghis Khan organized Mongols into a powerful army. Led bloody expeditions of conquest. Terrorized people in countless cities and villages. Huge palace complex, including hundreds of imperial residences, temples, and other government buildings. Common people were forbidden Communist government

8 10. What two things have improved as a result of economic growth in China? (p.578) 11. How has economic growth influenced China s government and environment? (p.578 & 581) 12. Describe why protests were occurring in Tiananmen Square in 1989? (p578) 13. China has been accused of not respecting what as a result of events like Tiananmen Square the Tibetan rebellion of 1959? (p.579) 14. Identify these individuals: Confucius (p.511) Mongols (p.528) Genghis Khan (p.528) Wages & living standards Government tightly controls most areas of life; harshly punishes people who oppose government. More people are moving to cities (urbanization) causing environmental problems (pollution & loss of forestland and farmland) Pro-democracy protestors gathered and demanded more political rights and freedoms. Human rights Ancient Chinese philosopher who created a belief system followed by government systems; Confucianism Nomadic people from Mongolia- attacked and conquered China Organized and led Mongol army Zheng He (p.531) Great sailor of Ancient China from the Ming dynasty Mao Zedong (p.572) 15. Identify the dynasty that began the Great Wall (p.509) added the most significant expansion to the Great Wall (p.533) invented paper (p.514) was the only Mongol controlled dynasty (p.529) began a period of isolationism from the rest of the world (p.534) Leader of China s Communist regime; became leader of Communist government in China Qin Dynasty (pronounced Chin) Han Dynasty Yuan Dynasty

9 ***Be able to read and interpret a map, graph and timeline. (when you cross 0 / when you don t ) Decade= years Century= years Millennium= years

10 Topic World Cultures China Test Study Guide Name: Period: Test Date: Essential Question: How does Chinese history and culture impact China and the world today? Questions 1. Where (meaning around which river) did Chinese civilization begin? (p.506) 2. Besides ice cream, what other major invention still used in China today originates during the Shang Dynasty? (p.507) 3. List three ways Confucianism influenced family values. (p.513) 4. List the 7 Chinese inventions depicted for Ancient China. (p.522) 5. The Chinese managed to keep the production of this luxurious material a secret (p ) 6. Why were the Neo- Confucianism civil service exams a good idea? (p ) 7. Describe the Mongol Conquests, as led by Genghis Khan, and the tactics they used. (p. 528) 8. What was the Forbidden City and who was forbidden to enter? (p ) 9. The People s Republic of China was founded in what year? What type of government can be found in present day China? (p.572) Answers Huang He & Chang Jiang Rivers China s first writing system- uses calligraphy (art of beautiful writing) Children were taught to respect their elders, father was the head of the family, wives & children had to obey husbands & fathers Paper, porcelain, woodblock printing, gunpowder, moveable type, magnetic compass Silk The civil service examination system helped ensure that talented, intelligent people became scholar-officials. Genghis Khan organized Mongols into a powerful army. Led bloody expeditions of conquest. Terrorized people in countless cities and villages. Huge palace complex, including hundreds of imperial residences, temples, and other government buildings. Common people were forbidden Communist government

11 10. What two things have improved as a result of economic growth in China? (p.578) 11. How has economic growth influenced China s government and environment? (p.578 & 581) 12. Describe why protests were occurring in Tiananmen Square in 1989? (p578) 13. China has been accused of not respecting what as a result of events like Tiananmen Square the Tibetan rebellion of 1959? (p.579) 14. Identify these individuals: Confucius (p.511) Mongols (p.528) Genghis Khan (p.528) Wages & living standards Government tightly controls most areas of life; harshly punishes people who oppose government. More people are moving to cities (urbanization) causing environmental problems (pollution & loss of forestland and farmland) Pro-democracy protestors gathered and demanded more political rights and freedoms. Human rights Ancient Chinese philosopher who created a belief system followed by government systems; Confucianism Nomadic people from Mongolia- attacked and conquered China Organized and led Mongol army Zheng He (p.531) Great sailor of Ancient China from the Ming dynasty Mao Zedong (p.572) 15. Identify the dynasty that began the Great Wall (p.509) added the most significant expansion to the Great Wall (p.533) invented paper (p.514) was the only Mongol controlled dynasty (p.529) began a period of isolationism from the rest of the world (p.534) Leader of China s Communist regime; became leader of Communist government in China Qin Dynasty (pronounced Chin) Han Dynasty Yuan Dynasty

12 ***Be able to read and interpret a map, graph and timeline. (when you cross 0 / when you don t ) Decade= years Century= years Millennium= years

13 Topic World Cultures China Test Study Guide Name: Period: Test Date: Essential Question: How does Chinese history and culture impact China and the world today? Questions 1. Where (meaning around which river) did Chinese civilization begin? (p.506) 2. Besides ice cream, what other major invention still used in China today originates during the Shang Dynasty? (p.507) 3. List three ways Confucianism influenced family values. (p.513) 4. List the 7 Chinese inventions depicted for Ancient China. (p.522) 5. The Chinese managed to keep the production of this luxurious material a secret (p ) 6. Why were the Neo- Confucianism civil service exams a good idea? (p ) 7. Describe the Mongol Conquests, as led by Genghis Khan, and the tactics they used. (p. 528) 8. What was the Forbidden City and who was forbidden to enter? (p ) 9. The People s Republic of China was founded in what year? What type of government can be found in present day China? (p.572) Answers Huang He & Chang Jiang Rivers China s first writing system- uses calligraphy (art of beautiful writing) Children were taught to respect their elders, father was the head of the family, wives & children had to obey husbands & fathers Paper, porcelain, woodblock printing, gunpowder, moveable type, magnetic compass Silk The civil service examination system helped ensure that talented, intelligent people became scholar-officials. Genghis Khan organized Mongols into a powerful army. Led bloody expeditions of conquest. Terrorized people in countless cities and villages. Huge palace complex, including hundreds of imperial residences, temples, and other government buildings. Common people were forbidden Communist government

14 10. What two things have improved as a result of economic growth in China? (p.578) 11. How has economic growth influenced China s government and environment? (p.578 & 581) 12. Describe why protests were occurring in Tiananmen Square in 1989? (p578) 13. China has been accused of not respecting what as a result of events like Tiananmen Square the Tibetan rebellion of 1959? (p.579) 14. Identify these individuals: Confucius (p.511) Mongols (p.528) Genghis Khan (p.528) Wages & living standards Government tightly controls most areas of life; harshly punishes people who oppose government. More people are moving to cities (urbanization) causing environmental problems (pollution & loss of forestland and farmland) Pro-democracy protestors gathered and demanded more political rights and freedoms. Human rights Ancient Chinese philosopher who created a belief system followed by government systems; Confucianism Nomadic people from Mongolia- attacked and conquered China Organized and led Mongol army Zheng He (p.531) Great sailor of Ancient China from the Ming dynasty Mao Zedong (p.572) 15. Identify the dynasty that began the Great Wall (p.509) added the most significant expansion to the Great Wall (p.533) invented paper (p.514) was the only Mongol controlled dynasty (p.529) began a period of isolationism from the rest of the world (p.534) Leader of China s Communist regime; became leader of Communist government in China Qin Dynasty (pronounced Chin) Han Dynasty Yuan Dynasty

15 ***Be able to read and interpret a map, graph and timeline. (when you cross 0 / when you don t ) Decade= years Century= years Millennium= years