DK Ancient China

Which of these was NOT invented in ancient China

• gunpowder

• magnetic compass

• earthquake monitor

• bicycle

When did China become an empire?

• 1368

• 1949

• 1912

• 221 BCE

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

• fireworks

• the great wall

• aqueducts

• portcullis

Who was the first emperor of China?

• Shah Jahan

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Qin Shi Huangdi

• Confucius

What mythical animal symbolized the Chinese emperor's power?

• dragon

• sphinx

• minotaur

• chimera

What is the Terracotta Army made from?

• wood

• clay

• stone

• straw

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

• hemp

• nylon

• silk

• cotton

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

• The Amber Road

• The Via Maris

• The Silk Road

• The Inca Trail

What crop provided the main food in southern China?

• wheat

• potatoes

• rice

• millet

How long did it take to build the Great Wall?

• 1,000 years

• over 2,000 years

• 200 years

• 5,000 years