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Question 2What were the religious beliefs of the early Chinese?

Accepted Answer

The religious beliefs of the early Chinese were:Early Chinese people worshipped the high god Di (Shangdi), believed to control rain, wind, and thunder.They also worshipped ancestors and natural forces like the Yellow River and the Sun.The king or emperor was seen as Di’s descendant and served as the high priest.Oracle bones, inscribed with texts, were used for divination.Royal tombs show valuable objects buried with royals, likely for use in the afterlife.

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Question 3Why did the Chinese rulers build The Great Wall?

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The Great Wall of China was built for defense against northern invaders. Spanning over 20,000 km, it had watchtowers to store weapons, house troops, and send smoke signals, forming ancient China’s northern boundary.

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Question 4What did the ancient Chinese use to make paper?

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The ancient Chinese created paper from mulberry and other fibres, fishnets, old rags and hemp waste.

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Question 5Mention any two scientific developments of the Chinese Civilisation.

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Two scientific developments of the Chinese Civilisation are:The Chinese introduced block printing with carved wooden blocks. The blocks were dipped in ink and pressed on paper.The first known seismograph to record earthquakes was made in China.

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Question 1The picture depicts a famous Chinese invention often used by sailors to navigate the seas.(a) Identify the invention.(b) What was it used for?(c) In what ways did this invention bring the people of the world closer?

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(a) The picture depicts a mariner's compass.(b) It was used for navigation. The spoon shaped lodestone would align with Earth's magnetic field, pointing south. Sailors used it to determine direction while traveling across land and seas.(c) The invention of compass brought the people of the world closer in the following ways:Facilitated Exploration: Enabled safer and longer sea voyages, helping sailors reach distant lands.Boosted Trade: Helped establish and maintain trade routes like the Silk Road and maritime trade networks.Cultural Exchange: Allowed ideas, religions, inventions, and goods to move between regions, connecting various civilizations together.

Ancient River Valley Civilisation: China

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