Early China and Indus River Civilizations Quiz

What was the capital city of the Shang Dynasty?

• Anyang

• Beijing

• Hong Kong

• Shanghai

Who was the last ruler of the Shang Dynasty?

• Emperor Taizong of Tang

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• King Zhou

• Emperor Wu of Han

What were the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Beijing and Shanghai

• Cairo and Alexandria

• Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

• Delhi and Mumbai

What were the main crops grown by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Soybeans, lentils, and chickpeas

• Wheat, barley, and peas

• Oats, rye, and flaxseed

• Rice, corn, and potatoes

What were oracle bones used for in ancient China?

• Cooking and food preparation

• Divination and communication with ancestors

• Transportation and travel

• Entertainment and music

What type of writing was found on oracle bones?

• Graffiti

• Early Chinese writing

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

Who founded the Zhou Dynasty?

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• Confucius

• Genghis Khan

• King Wu of Zhou

What was the Mandate of Heaven in the context of the Zhou Dynasty?

• The ruler was elected by the people through a democratic process.

• The ruler was chosen based on their military strength and conquests.

• The ruler was chosen by the gods to rule and could be overthrown if they ruled unjustly.

• The ruler was selected through a hereditary monarchy system.

What were the major urban centers of the Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro civilizations?

• Nile River Valley

• Sahara Desert

• Indus River Valley

• Amazon Rainforest

What evidence suggests that the people of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro had a well-organized system of governance?

• Presence of grid-like street layout, advanced drainage systems, and standardized weights and measures

• Presence of random street layout and poor drainage systems

• Lack of standardized weights and measures

• Absence of any evidence of governance system