Chinese Dynasties Quiz

The Shang Dynasty was able to rise to power

• Through a series of democratic elections
• By being the first to implement the infantry style military
• By using the Mandate of Heaven
• All of these

Which of the following is NOT an advancement of the Shang Dynasty?

• The 365.25 Day Calendar
• Glazed pottery
• An intricate writing system
• The invention of steel

Which of the following would be considered a main cause for the fall of the Shang dynasty.

• Rampant disease crippled the population
• They were invaded by Mongols
• A series of corrupt emperors lead to their downfall
• All of these

Which of the following is true about the Zhou dynasty?

• This was the longest lasting dynasty
• They lived peacefully alongside the Shang for many years
• The Zhou created the Mandate of Heaven
• All of the these

True or False: All of the three major philosophies of ancient China developed during the Zhou era.

• True
• False

Crop yields increased substantially during the Zhou dynasty because

• This era experienced an unprecedented amount of rain.
• The Zhou forced all men over the age of 17 to be farmers for a minimum of one year.
• Farming technology improved as iron became a more common material.
• They began planting different crops that were easier to grow.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Qin Dynasty?

• It was the first dynasty to be ruled by a tribunal of three leaders known as the Golden Triumvirate.
• It only lasted 14 years
• Its government was modeled after the philosophy of Legalism.
• Emperor Qin was its only ruler and he was known as a cruel tyrant.

True or False: China created a common standard for writing and currency during the Qin era.

• True
• False

The Han Dynasty saw the creation of many important technological advancements. Which of the following was NOT one of these?

• The invention of steel
• The creation of the magnifying glass
• First form of paper
• First to launch a hot air balloon

What brought about the end of the Han dynasty?

• A plague of locusts
• A Mongol invasion
• An uprising over unfair taxation
• Trick question- the Han dynasty still exists today