History of China Quiz

Which dynasty is believed to be the first Chinese dynasty?

• Ming dynasty

• Qin dynasty

• Shang dynasty

• Xia dynasty

What was the center of the Shang dynasty?

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

• Tang

What method of cooking developed by Chinese peasants remains popular to this day?

• Baking

• Grilling

• Boiling

• Stir frying

During which dynasty did the Chinese system of writing begin?

• Shang dynasty

• Xia dynasty

• Ming dynasty

• Qin dynasty

Who was declared China's first emperor?

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Mao Zedong

• Qin Shi Huang

What feature can be seen from space and was commissioned by Qin Shi Huang?

• The Great Wall of China

• The Summer Palace

• The Forbidden City

• The Terracotta Army

Which Mongol leader attacked the Northern region of China in 1211?

• Genghis Khan

• Ogedei Khan

• Hulagu Khan

• Kublai Khan

What event marked the beginning of the Cultural Revolution by Mao Zedong?

• The purging of his own government

• The execution of wealthy capitalists

• The establishment of a new government

• The closure of universities

Who succeeded Mao Zedong after his death?

• Deng Xiaoping

• Qin Shi Huang

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

What did Deng Xiaoping do to reverse the restrictions and culture of fear from Mao's Cultural Revolution?

• Ordered executions

• Reestablished civil services

• Encouraged reporting of dissent

• Closed universities