Transcript Ancient China

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?
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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