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| Which dynasty was China's first great empire? | Han Dynasty |
| Which dynasty had a strong Confucianist government and brought stability and unity despite geographical barriers? | Han Dynasty |
| Which dynasty began building the Great Wall in 221 B.C.? | Han Dynasty |
| Which dynasty reunited much of China after nearly 400 years of chaos? | Sui Dynasty |
| Which dynasty ruled harshly but began many public works projects such as roads and canals? | Sui Dynasty |
| The emperor of which dynasty reduced the threat from political rivals by placing them in charge of building remote portions of the Great Wall? | Han Dynasty |
| The emperor of which dynasty reduced the threat of political rivals by not allowing government officials to serve in their home areas? | Sui Dynasty |
| Which dynasty began as a military rebellion and then returned China to the size of the former Han dynasty? | Tang Dynasty |
| Which dynasty experienced the Golden Age of Chinese Culture? | Tang Dynasty |
| Which dynasty experienced a strong economy due to a new strain of rice and the development of Junks? | Song Dynasty |
| Which dynasty reopened the Silk Road to foreign trade but later repressed foreign influences such as Buddhism? | Tang Dynasty |
| Which dynasty begins the use of meritocracy? | Song Dynasty |
| Which dynasty begins the use of Civil Service Exams that are open to all? | Song Dynasty |
| Which dynasty was forced to move South as powerful Mongols began invading from the North? | Song Dynasty |
| Which dynasty was founded by the grandson of famous Mongol leader, Genghis Kahn? | Yuan Dynasty |
| Which dynasty was in power when Marco Polo and other Europeans first traveled to China? | Yuan Dynasty |
| Which dynasty treated the Chinese as third and fourth class citizens and neglected roads, canals, and farm lands? | Yuan Dynasty |
| Which dynasty began after a peasant army was able to defeat the Mongol dynasty? | Ming Dynasty |
| Which dynasty returned to the use of public works projects and Civil Service Exams after the previous dynasty neglected these areas? | Ming Dynasty |
| Which dynasty was responsible for building the Forbidden City in Peking? | Ming Dynasty |
| Which dynasty first sponsored exploration but later abolished it along with foreign trade as its power felt threatened? | Ming Dynasty |
| What waterway was constructed in the early 600's to connect the two largest rivers in China? | Grand Canal |
| What invention allowed the Chinese to meet the increasing demand for silk, its greatest export? | Spinning Wheel |
| What did the Song government, in 1024, begin printing as currency? | Flying Money |
| What were Junks sails made of to allow them to be raised and lowered more quickly? | Bamboo and mat |
| Who was the Chinese explorer who led seven trips to the Middle East and East Africa between 1403 and 1433? | Zheng He |
| What magnetic mineral was used by the Chinese to make the first magnetic compass? | Lodestone |
| Which three dynasties built, repaired, and rebuilt the Great Wall? | Han, Sui, and Ming Dynasties |
| Which is longer, the Great Wall, the Yellow River, or the Yangzi River? | Great Wall |
| What powered the first mechanical clock? | Dripping Water |
| What type of printing made books faster by using clay characters? | Movable-Type |
| What was discoved during the Tang Dynasty to make statues and vases by mixing feldspar and white clay? | Porcelain |
| What was discovered after 1017 to treat or prevent small pox disease? | Inoculation |
| What instrument is a long wooden board with seven strings that can make different timbre depending on how the strings were touched? | Qin |
| What fast counting device was developed in the 14th century using rods and beads? | Abacus |
| What was the first gun made out of? | Bamboo and fiber wrappings |
| What river located in the southern part of China, is the fourth longest river in the world? | Yangzi |
| What mountains along the southern border of China are the highest in the world? | Himalayas |
| What area of China has the highest proportion of farm land? | North China Plain |
| What natural barrier protected the most western part of China from invaders? | Taklimakan Desert |
| Which philosopy/religion includes a code of behavior revolving around five relationships to create a stable society? | Confucianism |
| Which philosphy/religion stresses that the best way for humans to find peace is by living in harmony with nature? | Daoism |
| According to Daoism, harmony comes from balancing opposite forces called what? | Yin and Yang |
| What is the name of the man, known as the Buddha, whose life and teachings are the basis of Buddhism? | Siddhartha Gautama |
| Which philosophy/religion teaches that all life is suffering and pain? | Buddhism |
| What is the first goal in life, for Buddhists? It is the condition of desiring nothing. | Nirvana |
| Which philosophy/religion teaches that one must follow the Middle Way to overcome desire? | Buddhism |
