Ancient China Dynasties Quiz

What is a dynasty?

• A system of government in Ancient China

• A period of peace and prosperity in Ancient China

• A ruling family that rules a country or region over a long period of time

• A type of writing used in Ancient China

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A system of trade routes in Ancient China

• A famous battle in Ancient China

• A type of currency used in Ancient China

• A belief that the gods have blessed a ruler with the right to rule

Which dynasty was the first in China?

• Xia

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

Which dynasty ruled much of the area along the Yellow River?

• Xia

• Shang

• Qin

• Zhou

Which dynasty used the Mandate of Heaven to justify their rule?

• Shang

• Xia

• Zhou

• Qin

Who became the first Chinese Emperor?

• Qin Shi Huangdi

• Kublai Khan

• Emperor Taizong

• Genghis Khan

Which dynasty established the civil service to create a strong and organized government?

• Song

• Ming

• Tang

• Han

Which dynasty finished the Great Wall and built the Forbidden City?

• Tang

• Ming

• Han

• Song

Which dynasty came into power by overthrowing the rule of the Mongols?

• Han

• Tang

• Ming

• Song

Which dynasty was established after the Mongols defeated the Song?

• Han

• Tang

• Yuan

• Ming