Classical Civilization in China This activity will help you meet this educational goal:
You will summarize and apply your knowledge about classical Chinese civilization and its characteristics and milestones.

Directions
Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work.
Activity
In this activity, you will put your knowledge of classical China to use in a couple of short tasks.

Part A
In a paragraph, define classical civilization, and state why it’s important that people today study such civilizations.

Part B
Write a paragraph that explains how Confucianism supported the idea of a strong central government in China.

Part C
Classical China contributed some of the most useful and impressive inventions in science and technology. Give at least two examples of these inventions and explain how they improved life in classical China. Then give one example of a modern form of technology that has improved your life in some way. Write your answer in three brief paragraphs.

Self-Evaluation
How did you do? Rate your work on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 as the highest score. Then write a brief evaluation of your work below. Note what you learned and what challenged you.