If a person rules China, they are called an _____________?
Emperor
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In China, what land feature is located in the north?
Desert
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Why is the Yellow River yellow?
Because of the yellow earth (or loess) surrounding the river.
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Rice is grown in water-filled fields called ____________.
Paddies!
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Ancient China's social structure was based on two codes: r__________ and h_________.
respect and honour
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What group was not considered as part of Ancient China's social structure?
Servants and slaves
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One group in the social structure was seen as untrustworthy and was least respected. Which group was this?
Merchants and traders
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Define "scholar".
People who are well-known for their learning/people who are highly educated.
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If a natural disaster happened in ancient China, what would happen to the emperor?
He would be replaced- it was seen as a sign that the gods did not respect him.
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What 2 jobs were women allowed to have in ancient China?
Scholar and physician (doctor).
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What did girls in ancient China have to do to their feet?
Bind them
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How could a new bride gain the respect of her husband's family?
By giving birth to a son.
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What is the procedure called when very tiny needles are put into the body's pressure points?
Acupuncture
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The Chinese writing system uses pictograms or c_____________.
Characters
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A family member wants to kill the emperor. You tell a government official. What happens if your information is right? What happens if your information is wrong?
If right: you get beaten 100 times. If wrong: you get strangled.