Ancient China Quiz

What type of government did Qin Shi Huang establish under the Qin Dynasty?

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What was the main purpose of the Great Wall according to the text?

• To protect against southern invaders

• To serve as a trade route

• To keep out northern invaders

• To attract tourists

Which dynasty followed the harsh rule of the Qin Dynasty?

• The Zhou Dynasty

• The Ming Dynasty

• The Han Dynasty

• The Tang Dynasty

Which policies did the Han Dynasty promote?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Who was the 7th emperor of the Han Dynasty known for leading China towards a Golden Age?

• Liu Bang

• Emperor Gaozu of Han

• Emperor Wu

• Qin Shi Huang

What was established during the Han Dynasty to facilitate trade as far as Europe?

• The Great Wall

• The Forbidden City

• The Silk Road

• The Grand Canal

During the Han Dynasty, what did Han Wudi want that led to the Silk Road?

• Allies

• Horses

• Exploration

• Silk

How were officials chosen for civil service positions during the Han Dynasty?

• By their family connections

• By their wealth

• By civil service tests

• By tests of strength

Which dynasty is credited with the unifying China by creating a singular currency?

• The Tang Dynasty

• The Song Dynasty

• The Qin Dynasty

• The Han Dynasty

What significant invention is attributed to the Han Dynasty, revolutionizing the way information was recorded and shared?

• The compass

• Papermaking

• The seismograph

• Gunpowder