Ancient China Quiz

What river is known as the Yellow River?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Yangtze

• Huang He

Which dynasty ruled China from 1750.C.E. to 1045 B.C.E.?

• Han

• Zhou

• Qin

• Shang

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A law code

• A religious ceremony

• A battle strategy

• The right to rule given by the gods

What philosophy did Confucius promote?

• Daoism

• Monarchism

• Legalism

• Confucianism

What was the major responsibility of women in ancient China?

• Farming

• Running the government

• Fighting wars

• Raising children

Which river is the longest in Asia?

• Mississippi

• Nile

• Amazon

• Yangtze

What did the Shang use oracle bones for?

• Cooking

• Decoration

• Building

• Seeking guidance

What is filial piety?

• A religious practice

• Respect and care for parents

• A philosophy

• A type of government

Who was the founder of Legalism?

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

• Qin Shi Huang

What did the Zhou dynasty claim gave them the right to rule?

• Military power

• The support of the people

• Wealth

• The Mandate of Heaven