Ancient Chinese Dynasties Quiz

What concept gave Chinese rulers the right to be a king or emperor according to ancient Chinese beliefs?

• The Rule of Law

• The Mandate of Heaven

• The Divine Right

• The Imperial Edict

Which dynasty was the first in China?

• Shang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Xia Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

What was the Shang Dynasty known for developing?

• The Great Wall

• Paper currency

• Bronze technology

• The compass

Which dynasty is considered the longest ruling dynasty in ancient China?

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Xia Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

What major accomplishments were achieved during the Qin Dynasty?

• Invention of gunpowder

• Development of the civil service

• Construction of roads and canals, and the start of the Great Wall

• Introduction of Buddhism to China

What is the Han Dynasty often referred to as due to its cultural developments?

• The Dynasty of War

• The Golden Age of Ancient China

• The Age of Confucius

• The Imperial Era

During which dynasty was the Silk Road, a major trade route, developed?

• Sui Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

What was the Tang Dynasty sometimes referred to as due to its time of peace and prosperity?

• The Golden Age of Confucianism

• The Golden Age of Ancient China

• The Golden Age of Innovation

• The Golden Age of Commerce

Which invention during the Tang Dynasty allowed books to be printed in mass?

• The compass

• Gunpowder

• Paper money

• Woodblock printing

What was the primary use of gunpowder during the Tang Dynasty?

• For mining

• In warfare

• To power vehicles

• In fireworks to ward off evil spirits