China Dynasties Quiz

This Dynasty has left few traces in the historical record

• Xia
• Zhou
• Qin
• Han

This is the Dynasty that included the "century of humiliations"

• Shang
• Qin
• Ming
• Qing

This Dynasty is known for introducing the first Chinese writing on Oracle bones

• Xia
• Shang
• Zhou
• Qin

This is by far the longest of the Chinese Dynasties, and includes King Cheng, King You, and a well-regarded regent

• Shang
• Zhou
• Han
• Sui

Who was the most famous emperor of the Han Dynasty?

• WuDi
• WuTang
• WuSui
• WuPo

A characteristic of the Qin Dynasty was

• Buddhism
• Confucianism
• Legalism
• Daoism

A chief accomplishment of the Sui Dynasty was

• construction of northern walls
• Construction of the Grand Canal
• The Tributary System
• Standardized Chinese script

This dynasty saw the spread of Buddhism, expansion of the bureaucracy, and increased development of modes of transport

• Shang
• Qin
• Tang
• Ming

The Song Dynasty

• Built the Grand Canal
• Featured expanded bureaucracy and more meritocracy for lower classes
• Ended just prior to the Tang Empire's ascension
• Segregated the scholar gentry from military affairs

This Dynasty was was established by Kublai Khan and featured a policy of religious tolerance

• Han
• Song
• Yuan
• Qing