Ancient China - Quiz 2

Poll

Which of these statements about Silk is not TRUE?

• A. Silk is shiny.

• B. Silk can be dyed very beautiful colors.

• C. Silk is lightweight, but warm when worn in layers.

• D. Silk is a heavy, thick fabric.

Poll

Which of these best describes what is used in Chinese writing?

• A. hieroglyphics

• B. letters

• C. characters and symbols

• D. numbers

Poll

What is the name given to the routes traders took from China to other parts of the world?

• A. The Silk Highways.

• B. The Silk Roads.

• C. The Silk Passages.

• D. The Silk Trails.

Poll

Legends say that a _____________ fell into a teacup and that caused silk to be invented.

• A. silkworm cocoon

• B. baby silkworm

• C. silkworm egg

• D. dead silkworm

Poll

Egyptians used papyrus to make paper, the Ancient Chinese used -

• A. flax.

• B. bark.

• C. animal skins.

• D. silkworm cocoons.