Ancient China

What was used to guard ancient China's northern border?

• Fireworks

• Portcullises

• The Great Wall

• Aqueducts

Which crop provided the main food in Southern China?

• Wheat

• Potatoes

• Millet

• Rice

Who was the first emperor of China?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Shah Jahan

• Qin Shi Huangdi

• Confucius

Which of these was NOT invented in ancient China?

• Gunpowder

• Bicycle

• Earthquake monitor

• Magnetic compass

What was the name of the main trade route between China and the West?

• The Silk Road

• The Inca Trail

• The Via Maris

• The Amber Road

What is the Terracotta Army made of?

• Wood

• Stone

• Straw

• Clay

What mythical animal symbolized the Chinese emperor's powers?

• Sphinx

• Minotaur

• Chimera

• Dragon

How long did it take to build the Great Wall?

• 1,000 years

• Over 2,000 years

• 200 years

• 5,000 years

When did China become an empire?

• 221 B.C.

• 1368

• 1949

• 1912

What were wealthy people's clothes made from in ancient China?

• Cotton

• Silk

• Nylon

• Plastic