Ancient China History Quiz

What is the name of the oldest extant culture in the world?

• India

• China

• Egypt

• Greece

What was the name of the famous explorer who familiarized China to Europe in the 13th century CE?

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Amerigo Vespucci

Where was the Neolithic village of Banpo discovered?

• Shanghai

• Beijing

• Guangzhou

• Xi'an

Who founded the Xia Dynasty?

• Jie

• Yu the Great

• Tang

• Shun

Which philosophy was embraced by Emperor Gaozu and made the exclusive philosophy of the government?

• Legalism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Mohism

Who initiated the opening of the Silk Road in 130 BCE?

• Zhang Qian

• Wu Ti

• Shi Huangdi

• Emperor Gaozu

Which rebellion required 'ten odd thousands of men' to put down according to the official state record of Han?

• Trung Sisters Rebellion

• Chu-Han Contention

• Yellow Turban Rebellion

• Five Pecks of Rice Rebellion

Who emerged victorious at the Battle of Red Cliffs in 208 CE?

• Xiang-Yu

• Emperor Guangwu

• Yuan-Shao

• Cao Cao

Which dynasty is considered the 'golden age' of Chinese civilization?

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

• Xin Dynasty

Who took control of the government and called himself Emperor Gao-Tzu of Tang in 618 CE?

• Wang Mang

• Emperor Wen

• Li-Yuan

• Emperor Zhang