China Vocabulary Quiz

Choose the correct definition of dialect.

• a form of music that is played in a particular area or by a particular group of people
• a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area or by a particular group of people
• a form of art that is created in a particular area or by a particular group of people
• a form of a dance that is performed in a particular area or by a particular group of people

Choose the correct definition of terrace farming.

• a method for planting crops that involves digging long irrigation terraces
• a method for planting crops in a flat region that is surrounded by hills
• a method for planting crops in a hilly region by building flat levels into hills
• a method for planting crops that involves cutting down trees and burning them before planting an area

Choose the correct definition of dynasty.

• a line of rulers from the same group of nobles
• a line of rulers from the same region
• a line of rulers from the same family
• a line of rulers from the same civilization

• terrace
• plateau
• plain
• desert

• dynasty
• mandate of heaven
• Confucianism
• feudalism

Choose the correct definition of monarchy.

• a form of government in which authority over the people is retained through citizens
• a form of government in which authority over the people is retained through a ruling family
• a form of government in which authority over the people is retained through a small group using force
• a form of government in which authority over the people is retained through a written document

Choose the correct definition of hierarchy.

• a system of organization in which people can freely choose their ranks and responsibilities
• a system of organization in which people or groups believe in the same god or gods
• a system of organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority
• a system of organization in which people or groups are equal and have certain rights

Choose the correct definition of mandate of heaven.

• the belief in showing respect and honor in five basic types of relationships
• the belief in ancient China that the emperor was chosen by the gods to rule
• the belief in strict laws and harsh punishments to keep order
• the belief in ancient China that only a god could rule

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the dictionary entry.

• Water
• Clouds
• Silk
• Silt