Ancient China Quiz

Which number shows the continent where ancient China was located?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Why did people settle near a river?

• It provided fertile soil for farming.

• It offered protection from enemies.

• It was a cooler location.

• It was a place to explore.

Which was a contribution of ancient China?

• Wool cloth

• Silk cloth

• Cotton cloth

• Linen cloth

One crop grown in abundance in the Yangtze River region was-

• wheat

• papyrus

• rice

• flax

How did the ancient Chinese use this invention?

• To mark areas of trade.

• To measure the distance of approaching armies.

• To measure air temperature.

• To record the distance between towns.

Which two ancient Chinese inventions were used in war?

• fireworks

• papyrus paper

• silk cloth

• kites

Jan is going for a hike in the woods. She brings a water bottle, a map and a compass. The compass will help her -

• measure distance

• calculate time

• locate north

• measure weight

What is created when the natural resources tin and copper are melted together?

• Lead

• Bronze

• Steel

• Silver

How did the ancient Chinese adapt to farming on hilly landscapes?

• They chose not to farm on the hills.

• They developed a system of terrace farming.

• They moved the farms to flat land.

• They forced slaves to farm on the side of the hills.

Rachel's favorite holiday is circled on the calendar. Which ancient Chinese invention is most likely used to celebrate her favorite holiday?

• fireworks

• kites

• linens

• hieroglyphics