Ancient China Review Quiz

What is another name for the Huang He River?

• Yellow River

• Long River

• Yangtze River

• Brown River

What is the most populated region in China?

• Tibetan Plateau

• Gobi Desert

• Northeastern China

• North China Plain

Confucianism, Daoism/Taoism, and Legalism all had 1 goal. What was it?

• To make people believe in their religion

• To find a way to have a peaceful society

• To make people friendly to each other

• To have people enjoy life

The philosophy that stresses strict rules with harsh punishments is known as?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

The philosophy that encourages people to take life as it comes?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Taoism/Daoism

The philosophy that states all people should respect their elders?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Taoism/Daoism

• Buddhism

Which of the following best describes the Mandate of Heaven?

• The belief that God ruled China

• The belief that rulers had to return to heaven to get advice

• The belief that God gave the rulers permission to rule

• The belief that people controlled the dynasty

What dynasty is famous for inventing paper?

• Han

• Shang

• Qin

• Zhou

What dynasty is famous for ceramics and pottery?

• Han

• Shang

• Qin

• Zhou

Which dynasty invented the idea of the Mandate of Heaven?

• Han

• Shang

• Qin

• Zhou