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Directions: Learn about the extraordinary accomplishments of a fascinating ancient culture. Print this page to write your answers, or use a separate sheet of paper.
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The Ancient Chinese created many important inventions that are now used around the world, such as paper money and gunpowder. They were also the first to harvest silk. Name three uses for it. _____________________________________________________________
Find the answer at :
www.crystalinks.com/chinainventions.html
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Another invention, the compass, had a religious use. What was it? ________________________________________________________________ What was an abacus used for? _________________________
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Chinese writing developed more than 3,500 years ago.
Each character, or symbol, stands for a word. Characters based on pictures of things are also known as pictographs. What are characters based on abstract ideas known as? ______________________________________________ What word do you get when you combine the symbols for woman and child? ______________________________ Rain and field? ______________________________ |
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A tradition that began in ancient China is the celebration of Chinese New Year. On the first day of the new year, it is considered good luck to see _______________________________________________________________. Why shouldn't you use scissors or wash your hair on Chinese New Year? _____________________________________________________________________
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The Forbidden City of Beijing, home to Ming and Quing Emperors, is a great example of ancient Chinese architecture. What word for palace also meant house? ______________________ What number was used often in ancient China's architectural design? ________________ What is a key symbol of China? ______________________
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The
Great Wall of China is the longest structure ever built, thanks mostly
to the Ming dynasty. Ming emperors fixed the original wall, then added
many miles to it with building materials no one had ever used before.
What is the wall constructed of?
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