Ancient China Quiz

Which two rivers are known as the major rivers in ancient China?

• Indus River and Ganges River

• Yellow River (Huang He) and Yangtze River

• Nile River and Amazon River

• Tigris River and Euphrates River

What geographical feature is NOT one of the factors that kept ancient China isolated from the rest of the world?

• Himalaya Mountains

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Pacific Ocean

Which accomplishment is attributed to the Han Dynasty?

• The Great Wall of China

• Currency

• Silk

• Writing

What is the main principle of Daoism?

• Strict laws and harsh punishments

• Living in harmony with nature

• The use of sundials

• No set rules

Who was the founder of Daoism?

• Shi Huangdi

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Sun Tzu

What was the purpose of the Silk Road in ancient China?

• A road used exclusively by the military

• A route for religious pilgrimages

• A route connected China to the rest of the world through trade and the spread of ideas

• A defensive barrier against invasions

Which philosophy was practiced by Shi Huangdi?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Legalism

How many relationships are central to Confucianism according to the text?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the belief at the core of the Mandate of Heaven?

• The gods have abandoned the dynasty

• The gods have blessed the dynasty

• The dynasty must conquer neighboring lands

• The dynasty should engage in trade

According to the text, what happens when a dynasty gains the Mandate of Heaven?

• The Emperor makes changes and everything runs smoothly

• The Emperor loses power and the empire falls into chaos

• The Emperor increases taxes and the economy collapses

• The Emperor declares war on all neighboring countries