Early Chinese Civilization Quiz

What was the basis for authority and succession for rulers in early Chinese civilization?

• Divine Right

• Military Power

• Feudal System

• Democratic Election

Who proclaimed himself as the 'First Emperor' of a united China in 221 BCE?

• Jin Dynasty

• Kublai Khan

• Zheng

• Qin Shi Huangdi

Which leader claimed the Mandate of Heaven and established the Yuan Dynasty in 1271?

• Zhou Kingdom

• Shi Huangdi

• Qing Dynasty

• Kublai Khan

Which dynasty faced the challenge of ruling the ethnic Chinese people and implemented the 'pigtail' hairstyle among men?

• Yuan Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Jin Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What was the 'pigtail' hairstyle among men intended for?

• Social Status

• Fashion Statement

• Test of Loyalty

• Religious Symbol

Which kingdom defeated the other rival kingdoms and annexed the Zhou kingdom?

• Qin Kingdom

• Jin Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

When was the Qing dynasty established?

• 1271 CE

• 1644 CE

• 1644 BCE

• 221 BCE

Who were the rulers that faced the challenge of ruling the ethnic Chinese people?

• Mongol Rulers

• Manchu Rulers

• Zhou Rulers

• Qin Rulers

What was the doctrine introduced in the Zhou period that provided rulers a basis for authority and succession?

• Mandate of Heaven

• Divine Right

• Feudal System

• Military Power

Who was the leader of the Mongol forces that claimed the Mandate of Heaven?

• Jin Dynasty

• Zheng

• Kublai Khan

• Shi Huangdi