Ancient China Quiz

Which is the southern most river in China?

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

What is a dynasty?

• A period of time where a family has the ruling power, often for many generations.

• A period of time when one person has ruling power until they die.

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• The idea that the Gods have decided that a certain family should be in charge.

• The idea that the Gods decided what people should eat.

What was the first dynasty of China?

• Xia

• Shang

• Qin

• Zhou

Who founded the Xia dynasty?

• Yu the Great

• Genghis Khan

What was the second dynasty of ancient China?

• Shang

• Xia

What item was used by priests to predict the future?

• Jade

• Oracle Bones

What was the third dynasty?

• Zhou

• Qin

What was the fourth dynasty?

• Qin

• Xia

What was built during the Qin dynasty?

• The Great Wall of China

• The Terracotta Army

• Both