1. Classical China

2. Around what river did Chinese civilization develop?
Geography
Around what river did Chinese civilization develop?

3. Why was China’s civilization considered geographically isolated?
Geography
Why was China’s civilization considered geographically isolated?

4. Eventually, invaders came from which direction?
Geography
Eventually, invaders came from which direction?
What did China build in an attempt to stop the invaders?
Who was the leader who began this?

5. Classical China’s Culture

6. Classical China’s Culture
The period of Classical China began around what time?

7. What does it mean to be ruled by dynasties?
Government
What does it mean to be ruled by dynasties?
What does succession mean?

8. Civil Service System (what is it?)
Government
Civil Service System (what is it?)

9. Characteristics of Leaders
What does divine mean?
Define Mandate of Heaven

10. Economy
What famous trade route facilitated trade?
What does facilitate mean?
How else was the trade route important?
How far did the trade route extend?

11. Silk Trade Route http://upload. wikimedia

12. Technology
List three advances in technology that the Chinese contribute to civilization.

13. Religion

14. What is the basic belief about human nature?
Confucianism
What is the basic belief about human nature?

15. Who should be respected most? Ancestor worship (define)
Confucianism
Who should be respected most?
Ancestor worship (define)
Code of Politeness (explain)

16. How do the people considered education?
Confucianism
How do the people considered education?

17. How do you think Confucianism impacted Chinese society?
Do you think it still impacts Chinese culture?

18. List four major characteristics of Taoism
How do you think Taoism impacted Chinese culture?

19. Where does Buddhism spread?