Ancient China Quiz

What is Bureaucracy?

• A system of government where power is divided among many groups

• A system of government in which appointed officials in specialized departments run the various offices

• A system of government led by a divine ruler

• A system of government where all citizens vote on all decisions

Confucianism is a philosophy that adheres to the teachings of which Chinese philosopher?

• Sun Tzu

• Lao-Tzu

• Hanfeizi

• Confucius

What does Daoism advocate?

• A complex hierarchical life

• A life of wealth and power

• A simple honest life

• A life of constant warfare

What is the Dynastic Cycle?

• The unbroken line of emperors in a dynasty

• The pattern of the rise and fall of dynasties in China

• The annual cycle of agricultural activities in ancient China

• The religious ceremonies performed by Chinese emperors

Who was Emperor Qin (Shi Huangdi)?

• The last emperor of China who followed Buddhist beliefs

• The emperor who abolished Legalism

• The "first emperor" of China who followed Legalist political beliefs

• The emperor known for his lenient laws and punishments

What was the primary focus of the Han Dynasty?

• Continuing the Legalism of the Qin Dynasty without changes

• Focusing on Confucianism and education instead of Legalism

• Expanding the territory of China into Europe

• Abolishing the concept of dynasties altogether

What are Oracle Bones?

• Bones used in traditional Chinese medicine

• An animal bone used to consult with the many gods worshipped by the Shang people

• The remains of the first Chinese emperor's pets

• Ancient writing tools used by Chinese scholars

Which dynasty was the first centralized dynasty of China that used Legalism as its base of belief?

• Han Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

What is the role of a Regent?

• A religious leader who guides the spiritual life of a dynasty

• A military leader who defends the dynasty's borders

• Someone who rules for a child until the child is old enough to rule

• The head of the bureaucracy in ancient China

Which river is known as the second longest river in China and has been a source of life and death for the civilization on its banks?

• Yangtze River

• Pearl River

• Huang He River

• Mekong River