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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
Describe the contribution of the Chinese civilisation in various fields.
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उत्तर
The Chinese were the first to grow tea and produce silk from silkworms. They were also the first to make porcelain or Chinaware and to produce paper. They made the seismograph and recorded earthquakes. They used both solar and lunar calendars. They also invented the mariner’s compass, gun powder, the umbrella, and kites. They also invented an astronomical clock. The Great Wall of China, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, extending over 2400 km, was built by the Chinese. The pagodas made of wood are another example of fine Chinese architecture.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank:
The Chinese worshiped a God called ___________.
Text Book Keyword
Ra
Text Book Keyword
Confucianism
Fill in the blanks.
The two rivers associated with the Mesopotamian civilization were the _____ and the _______.
Fill in the blank.
The chief occupation of the ancient Egyptians was ____________.
State the main occupations of the ancient Egyptians. Discuss any two.
State whether the following is true or false.
Only the woman in ancient Egypt wore jewellery.
State whether the following is true or false.
Women were more or less equal to men in the eyes of law.
Fill in the blank.
The first known dynasty of China was the ________dynasty.
Fill in the blank.
Emperor Shi Huangdi Built the ____________ to protect China from the frequent attacks of barbarians.
Give a brief account of the following:
Chinese society
What are the main features of the Chinese script?
Describe the Great Wall of China. Why was it built?
Match the column.
| A | B | ||
| 1. | Civilization | a. | One of the seven wonders of the ancient world |
| 2. | Sumerian civilization | b. | temple-tower |
| 3. | Ziggurats | c. | representative of God on earth |
| 4. | Hanging Gardens of Babylon | d. | advanced system of social development |
| 5. | King | e. | world's first civilization |
State whether the following statement is true or false.
Mesopotamia is called the cradle and grave of many civilizations.
Why did Early Civilization flourish in the river valleys?
Which products did Mesopotamians export?
Fill in the blank.
The Chinese were the first to make __________.
China is bordered by the ______ deserts in the east.
Briefly describe Chinese woodwork.
