Ancient China Test

What is it called when the people believed that the emperor of China was given the right to rule by the gods?

• Manifest Destiny

• Ordained Rule

• Mandate of Heaven

• Rule of the gods

Which dynasty is often considered the last of the great Chinese dynasties?

• Ming

• Song

• Qing

• Shang

What is the main artifact that archeologists have used to learn about the Shang Dynasty?

• Cave paintings

• Oracle bones

• Financial transactions

• Ancient weapons

What two major religions were established during the Zhou rule?

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Christianity and Taoism

• Confucianism and Taoism

• Confucianism and Christianity

What leader conquered the Zhou and united China becoming the first emperor?

• Qin Shi Huang

• Yellow Emperor

• Marco Polo

• Kublai Khan

What major construction project did Emperor Qin begin during his reign?

• The pyramids

• The Forbidden City

• The Great Wall of China

• The Grand Canal

What is the name given to the large number of statues found in the famous tomb of Emperor Qin?

• The People of Qin

• The Terracotta Army

• The Grand Statues of China

• The Statues of the Tomb

What famous trade route was established during the Han Dynasty?

• The East-West Trail

• The Silk Road

• The Middle Passage

• The Indian Spice Route

What important invention allowed the Han Dynasty to stay organized and keep detailed records?

• Compass

• Ink

• Paper

• The Quill Pen

What major religion first arrived in China during the Han Dynasty?

• Taoism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Confucianism