Ancient China

Anticipation Guide (T/F) The Great Wall is about 4,000 miles long Dominoes was started in China Chinese checkers was invented in China Tea was first produced in China

Chinese Inventions Dominoes Wheel barrow Tea Kites Toilet Paper Jump Rope Money fireworks Wheel barrow Kites Folding umbrella Paper Compass Great Wall of China

Three Major Religions of China Confucianism Legalism Taosim (dow)

Quick Facts The largest river…Yangtze River (3,900 miles) Only one woman has been Emperor….Wu of the Tang Dynasty 2,000 silk worms needed to produce one pound of silk The luckiest # for Chinese…8 (good fortunate) The unluckiest # for Chinese…. 4 (death)

Historical Information Most buildings face south- to catch the sun and good luck. Curved roofs were used to guard off against evil spirits. Chinese families traditionally prayed for sons not daughters. The practice of Bound Feet was introduced 1,000 years ago Marriage for love was rare; majority were arrange by parents who never met until their wedding day.

Historical Information Fireworks were used to scare away evil spirits. Chinese often decorated objects with images of tigers. Tigers were thought to keep away demons. Chinese musical instruments included: flutes, bells, drums

Shang Dynasty Used Bronze tools Used objects made of white and green jade When the king died many slaves and prisoners were often killed and buried with him to serve in the after life.

Zhou (joe) Dynasty Used iron tools and weapons. Only warriors could use bronze weapons. Ordinary people had weapons made of stone. Lasted 900 years loner than any other dynasty. They worshipped a god called “Tiah” or Heaven. They were the first to use money coins.

Marco Polo Marco Polo (1254-1324) was a Venetian merchant believed to have journeyed across Asia at the height of the Mongol Empire. He first set out at age 17 with his father and uncle, traveling overland along what later became known as the Silk Road. Upon reaching China, Marco Polo entered the court of powerful Mongol ruler Khubilai Khan, who dispatched him on trips to help administer the realm. Marco Polo remained abroad for 24 years. Though not the first European to explore China—his father and uncle, among others, had already been there—he became famous for his travels thanks to a popular book he co- authored while languishing in a Genoese prison.

Chinese Acupuncture Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). ... The method used in TCM is likely the most widespread in the US. It is most often used for pain relief, though it is also used for a wide range of other conditions