Quiz on Ancient China Part 1

What is the nickname for the Huang He River in China?

• The Yellow Sorrow

• The Great Wall

• The Great Sorrow

• The Yellow Stream

Which of the following rivers is known as China's longest river?

• Huang He River

• Yangtze River

• Hudson River

• Nile River

What is the significance of loess in the context of the Huang He River?

• It is a type of fish found in the river.

• It is a fine dust-like soil that turns the river yellow.

• It is a pollutant that contaminates the river.

• It is a mineral used for construction along the riverbanks.

Which of the following is NOT one of the physical barriers surrounding China?

• Gobi Desert

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayan Mountains

• Pacific Ocean

How did the ancient Chinese respond to the annual flooding of the Huang He River?

• They abandoned their homes and moved to other regions.

• They learned techniques of flood control and built homes high above the river.

• They prayed to the river gods to stop the flooding.

• They thought flooding was a good thing.

What rivers ran through the Shang Dynasty?

• Yellow River and Yangtze River

• Nile River and Tigris River

• Ganges River and Indus River

• Amazon River and Mississippi River

What is a Dynasty?

• A line of rulers that come from the same family

• A series of battles for control of a region

• A period of great economic prosperity

• A collection of religious beliefs and practices

Which social class in the Shang Dynasty was the largest?

• Nobles

• Craftsmen (Artisans)

• Farmers

• Slaves

Which social class in the Shang Dynasty was at the top?

• Nobles

• Craftsmen (Artisans)

• Farmers

• Royalty

Who was considered the most important god during the Shang Dynasty?

• Shang Di

• Huang Di

• Zeus

• Ra