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Ancient China Quiz

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6th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements best explains how the geography of China affected civilization?

The Great Wall of China included roads at the top of the structure that connected all of the major cities in the civilization.

Monsoons refilled the water supply in China’s major rivers each year and allowed the people to grow many crops.

Natural barriers made it easier for the Chinese government to maintain control over its massive territory.

Travel and communication were difficult between the regions of China and it was isolated from other civilizations.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Huang He called “China’s Sorrow”?

It carries large amounts of loess as it flows.

Rivers limit China’s contact with other civilizations.

Its valley is a small amount of China’s land.

It often floods and kills many people.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Shang Dynasty often considered to be the first dynasty of China?

Yu the Great was the founder and greatest leader of China.

There was written and archaeological evidence for this dynasty.

They were the first to learn to farm.

They were the first to tame the Yellow River.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Shang kings in ancient China receive messages to guide their actions?

through cracks in oracle bones

through scratches on slate

through messages written in pictographs

through dreams and visions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was using the Mandate of Heaven dangerous to Zhou rulers?

It replaced a system based on merit with a system based on heredity, which meant that the Zhou would not continue to rule.

It required Zhou kings to perform religious ceremonies to please the gods, which did not guarantee they would keep the mandate.

The people of China did not believe in the mandate, so it was a weak claim that led to civil war when farmers revolted.

Zhou rulers easily could be blamed for events beyond their control, such as famine or flooding, and were replaced.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened at the end of the Zhou Dynasty?

Several states fought civil wars with each other.

The Qin invaded the Zhou because Wu Wang was a cruel ruler.

Lady Fu Hao was named Queen.

A man named Confucius took control.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a central belief in Confucianism?

Individuals have a duty to honor and support others.

People should free themselves of their desires.

The Dao is a path or way to social order.

The government has the duty to punish citizens.

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