Ancient China Quiz

This is considered the first dynasty of ancient China, known for the development of a written language and bronze metalworking.

• Han Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

The Silk Road impacted China by

• enabling expansion.

• bringing new ideas.

• making merchants rich.

• made travel easier from North to South.

Which philosophy emphasizes harmony with nature?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

The Terracotta Army was built to accompany the tomb of which Legalist emperor?

• Emperor Wu of Han

• Emperor Taizong of Tang

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• Emperor Kangxi

Which dynasty is known for the development of the civil service examination system?

• Ming Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

What was the main purpose of Confucianism in ancient Chinese society?

• To achieve personal enlightenment

• To establish a legal code

• To promote social harmony and moral values

• To worship nature

The Han conquered more territory than the Qin.

• True

• False

Daoism encourages followers to live in harmony with the Dao, which means?

• The law

• The natural way of the universe

• The community

• The king

The concept of "Mandate of Heaven" was used to justify the rule of emperors and was introduced by which dynasty?

• Shang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

The Silk Road facilitated the spread of which of the following religions into China?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism