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• Subtopic: The Symbol in Daoism The Daoist symbol is yin and yang. • Subtopic: Creating a Common Chinese Culture under the Qin Dynasty The Qin Dynasty established a unified Chinese culture by standardizing weights and measures, creating a single writing system, and adopting a common currency. • Subtopic: Ancient Chinese Inventions List at least five ancient Chinese inventions: - Silk - Compass - Cast iron - Paper - Mandate of Heaven - Confucianism - Daoism - Legalism **Which do you think is most important and why?** Answers vary but may include: silk, compass, cast iron, paper, Mandate of Heaven, Confucianism, Daoism, or Legalism. Include evidence and reasoning in your response. • Subtopic: Definition of Loess Loess is the fertile, yellow silt deposited by the Yellow River. --- **Why was the invention of paper in China important?** It transformed writing, enabling ideas to spread more quickly and widely. **What is the definition of currency?** Currency is a standardized form of money, such as gold or silver coins. **What is the name of the animal bones used to consult the ancient gods for answers?** These are called oracle bones. **What i...