10 Questions
What system did Shi Huangdi rule under?
Legalism
How did Shi Huangdi unify the empire for protection from enemies?
By connecting existing walls along its borders
What combined ideas did the Han Dynasty use to rule?
Legalist and Confucian ideas
What did Emperor Wu Di set up, which allowed educated people to be picked for government jobs?
A civil service
What natural barriers isolated ancient China from the rest of the world?
Mountains and deserts
Who is said to have introduced agriculture to ancient China?
Shen Nong
Which dynasty developed the political system of feudalism in ancient China?
Zhou
Who united the villages of the Huang He Valley under the rule of the Shang dynasty?
Tang the Successful
Which ruler is said to have dug great canals to save China from floods?
Yu the Great
What is the Chang Jiang Valley known for?
Building terraces to hold in water
Study Notes
Ancient Chinese Rulers and Dynasties
- Shi Huangdi ruled under the Qin Dynasty, which was the first imperial dynasty of China.
- Shi Huangdi unified the empire by building the Great Wall of China, creating a standardized system of weights, measures, and currency, and dividing the empire into administrative districts.
Han Dynasty
- The Han Dynasty used a combination of Confucianism and Legalism to rule, blending the moral and ethical principles of Confucianism with the strict laws and punishments of Legalism.
Imperial Reforms
- Emperor Wu Di established the Imperial Examination System, which allowed educated people to be picked for government jobs based on their performance in exams.
Ancient China's Geography
- Ancient China was isolated from the rest of the world by natural barriers, including the Himalayan Mountains, the Gobi Desert, and the Pacific Ocean.
Legendary Figures
- The legendary Emperor Yu is said to have introduced agriculture to ancient China.
- The Xia Dynasty developed the political system of feudalism in ancient China.
Shang Dynasty
- The legendary King Tang united the villages of the Huang He Valley under the rule of the Shang dynasty.
Ancient Infrastructure
- The legendary Emperor Yu is said to have dug great canals to save China from floods.
Regional Features
- The Chang Jiang Valley is known for its fertile soil and is often referred to as the "Rice Bowl of China".
Test your knowledge of ancient China with this 6th grade quiz that assesses the standard 'Choices have consequences'. The quiz includes multiple choice and short answer questions based on the geography and settlement of ancient China, focusing on the Huang He and Chang Jiang rivers, terraces, and natural barriers.
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