Ancient China Vocabulary Quiz

Which river is often referred to as "China's Sorrow."

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

• Nile River

• Yellow River

What is the name of the ancient trade route that connected China to the Mediterranean region?

• Silk Road

• Diamond Road

• Gold Road

• Spice Road

Who is known for being the first Emperor of China?

• Qin Shi Huangdi

• Confucius

• Emperor Wu

• Mao Zedong

Which philosophy emphasized strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order in society?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

Who is the Chinese philosopher known for his teachings on ethics, morality, and family values?

• Confucius

• Mencius

• Laozi

• Sun Tzu

The longest river in China and the third longest in the world.

• Amazon River

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Nile River

A barrier built along the northern border to help defend China from attackers.

• The Gobi Desert

• The Himalayan Mountains

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Great Wall of China

A group of rulers from the same family.

• Dynasty

• Grandfathers

• Family Line

• Hierarchy

The right to rule is given by the gods.

• Legalism

• The Mandate of Heaven

• The Emperor

• Dynasty

Filial Piety

• Respect for your belongings

• Respect for Confucius

• Respect for your parents and elders

• Respect for your children