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1. What was the Chinese created bridge called?2. Describe how the first Chinese mechanized

clock functioned?

1. Chinese experimented with?2. Which led to the accidental creation of?

1. Type of material used as magnets for the first Chinese compasses?

1. Playing cards were one of many new items that could be created by using what invention?

2. List and describe three terms relating to Chinese improvements in health care.

1. Choose EIGHT discoveries/inventions not listed on our placards and discuss the significance of each.

1. Last three dynasties in chronological order?

1. Identify and describe the only foreign, Non-Chinese rulers in Chinese history.

1. What were two of the privileges of being part of the meritocracy/govt. in China?

1. What dynasty did the wealthy have the opportunity to take the Civil Service Exams?

2. Why could only the wealthy take the exam?

1. List and describe FIVE dynasties in Chinese history.

1. Title given to a military leader operating outside the control of the government?

1. Natural disasters such as floods, famines, plagues typically were signs that the emperor lost what?

1. Test given to qualify candidates for positions in the government were called?

2. The topics of these tests varied, most however focused on which topic?

1. What dynasty did the lower classes have the opportunity to take the test?

2. What were the five Confucian relationships?

1. Describe the process of taking the test for government officials. (5 points)

1. What is buried within the Great Wall?2. Title given to rule by an emperor?

1. What do the Chinese sometimes call the Great Wall of China?

1. What was the one problem that continually plagued Chinese government throughout that countries long history?

1. What is the nickname given to Huang He River?

2. How did that river earn it’s nickname?

1. Describe the Mongol ranking system under the rule of Kublai Khan?

2. What value was this system primarily based upon?

1. Term given for making similar items in quantity by using standardizing designs and dividing work?

1. A white pottery highly valued by European merchants? (2 names)

2. Combination of science, magic, and philosophy?

1. A highly organized body of workers, with many levels of authority?

2. Provide three modern day examples of this.

1. Body’s natural defense against disease?2. Provide two Chinese contributions to

improved healthcare.

1. Where was Marco Polo from?2. Who or what dynasty did he work for while

spending time in China?3. Why was his experience in China so

historically significant?