China in the Middle Ages

A dynasty is a

• rule by officials of proven merit

• biography of one emperor

• political leader of a territory

• line of rulers from the same family

Which of the following was an invention of the Chinese used to make books quickly?

• Printing press

• Porcelain

• Silk

• Porcelain

Which Chinese invention allowed ships to determine their directions?

• Gunpowder

• Compass

• Porcelain

• Silk

What was the most important trade route to the Yuan Dynasty of China?

• the Silk Road

• the Ivory Road

• the Compass Road

• the Porcelain Road

Ceramic used to make dishes, cups, and other items.

• Steel
• Porcelain
• Clay
• Bronze

Which of the following was an invention of the Chinese to write on?

• Paper

• Stone Carving

• Porcelain

• Silk

What Chinese invention was first used for fireworks, but then adapted for weaponry, such as for its use in cannons.

• Magnetic Compass

• Gunpowder

• Paper money

• Porcelain

What man made body of water connected south and north China?

• Great Aqueduct

• Grand Canal

• Great Wall

• Silk Road

How did the Silk Road get its name?

• It was a road made of silk

• It was a trade route where silk was the main good traded

• It was a very easy path to travel

• It was a trade route only used by Chinese merchants

The Silk Road connected which powerful empires?

• China and Japan

• Rome and China

• Rome and The United States

• France and England