Ancient China Review

On what continent is China located?

Asia

What ocean borders the east coast of China?

The Pacific Ocean

Is China considered a city, country, or town?

A country

What does “climate” mean?

The kind of weather an area has over a period of time

What does the word “ancient” mean?

Long, long ago

What does “contribution” mean?

The act of giving or doing something

What is the Ancient Chinese written language?

Characters and symbols

What was built to protect China from invaders?

The Great Wall

What is the Chinese calendar based on?

A 12-year cycle with animals

What ancient Chinese invention was made by boiling cocoons?

Silk

Why did the ancient Chinese invent kites?

To measure distances and to send messages

What were the contributions from Ancient China?

• Written language using characters and symbols• The architecture of the Great Wall• Inventions such as the kite, compass, silk cloth,

bronze, and fireworks

What is the most important holiday in China?

Chinese New Year

What were the five inventions from Ancient China?

• Silk cloth

• Fireworks

• Compass

• Kite

• Bronze

What two metals make bronze?

Tin and copper

What are the names of China’s two deserts?

The Gobi and the Taklimakan

Can the Great Wall of China be seen from space by the naked

eye?

No!

What were the watchtowers on the Great Wall used for?

To watch for any incoming invaders