Early Chinese Civilizations & Empires

Before the wise teachings of Confucianism enlightened China, what political structure was in place?

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Oligarchy

• Socialism

Ready for a journey through time? Let's dive into the heart of traditional Chinese culture! Can you guess along which majestic northern river it flourished?

• The Shennong River

• The Mississippi River

• The Yellow River

• The Yangtze River

Ready to time travel? Let's go back to ancient China! Which philosopher's wisdom guided the early rulers of the mighty Qin state?

• None of these

• Laozi

• Buddha

• Confucius

What is Confucianism?

• A series of jokes that stem from fortune cookies

• A Chinese philosophy about achieving harmony in society and government

• A Chinese religion entirely centered on making it to the afterlife

• A Chinese political doctrine to make the emperor to most powerful person in China

Who was the legendary figure behind the founding of the mighty Shang Dynasty? Can you guess?

• Shang Zhou

• Laozi

• Cheng Tang

• Wen

After the great Qin Shihuangdi passed away in 210 BC, what dramatic turn of events unfolded in the Qin Dynasty?

• Prime minister Li Siu seized the moment and crowned himself emperor.

• His son Hu Hai stepped up, taking the throne and impressively holding onto power for thirty more years.

• His son Hu Hai ascended to the throne and ruled for several decades, continuing his father's legacy.

• His son Hu Hai took the throne, but the peasants weren't having it and rebelled, toppling the dynasty in 207 BC.

Ready to time travel? Let's zoom back to the Neolithic era! What major changes happened during this fascinating period?

• The development of medicine and dynasties.

• A switch to nomadic life and the rise of farming along rivers.

• The development of sailing and fishing.

• A switch to sedentary life and the development of agriculture.

Guess what made the Qin dynasty stand out in the annals of Chinese history:

• It boasted the largest empire ever seen in China.

• It outlasted every other dynasty, becoming the longest-ruling dynasty in China.

• Its rule was marked by unprecedented severity and brutality.

• It was the first time someone proclaimed themselves as the Emperor of all China.

Ready to dive into the past? Let's see how well you know your history! Historians unlock the secrets of Confucianism through a special collection of Confucius' teachings. Can you name this collection?

• Analects

• Kung

• Chuang-Tzu

• Dialects

Why did Li Siu go to such lengths to keep the emperor's death under wraps?

• Was it because the emperor was thought to be an immortal being?

• Or did Li Siu fear losing his position to Fusu once he took power?

• Could it be because the emperor was deeply adored by his people?

• Maybe it was to stop invaders from seizing the capital?