Ancient Chinese Civilization Quiz G9 Q2

Which were the earliest Neolithic cultures to emerge in northern China near the Huang Ho River?

• Han and Tang

• Shang and Zhou

• Longshan and Xia

• Yangshao and Qishan

What was the significant improvement in pottery making during the Longshan Phase?

• Domestication of animals

• Production of glossy, black pottery

• Invention of an early form of writing

• Introduction of animal bone divination

Which dynasty was said to have been founded by mythological leaders and emerged in the province of Henan in the Huang Ho River Valley at around 2000 BCE?

• Xia Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What doctrine provided rulers a basis for authority and succession during the Zhou period?

• Social Contract Theory

• Divine Right of Kings

• Doctrine of Lapse

• Mandate of Heaven

What was the period of constant warfare and struggle among rival kingdoms during the Zhou period known as?

• Qin Dynasty

• Warring States Period

• Sui Dynasty

• Spring and Autumn Period

Who proclaimed himself Shi Huangdi, the 'First Emperor' of a united China after defeating the rival kingdoms in 221 BCE?

• Tang emperor

• Qin ruler

• Zhou ruler

• Kublai Khan

What was the length of the Grand Canal constructed by the Sui empire to link the Huang Ho and Yangtze Rivers?

• 1700 kilometers

• 1500 kilometers

• 2000 kilometers

• 1000 kilometers

Which dynasty was the first to issue paper currency and introduce the use of gunpowder in warfare?

• Sui Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

Who claimed the Mandate of Heaven and established the Yuan Dynasty after defeating the Song dynasty in 1279 CE?

• Sui emperor

• Shi Huangdi

• Tang emperor

• Kublai Khan

What was the new capital constructed by the Mongol rulers called?

• Xianyang

• Khanbaliq

• Luoyang

• Chang'an