Exploring the Xia Dynasty

What is debated about the Xia Dynasty's existence?

• Whether it was real or mythical

• The names of its rulers

• The exact dates of its existence

• Its actual location

Who was Yu the Great?

• The founder of the Xia Dynasty

• A minister in the Xia Dynasty

• A historian who wrote about the Xia Dynasty

• The last emperor of the Xia Dynasty

How did Yu the Great gain recognition?

• By inventing new tools

• By building a network of canals

• By leading a war

• By writing a book

What was the role of emperors in the Xia Dynasty?

• Inherited from father to son

• Chosen by a council

• Elected by the people

• Selected by religious leaders

What was a major cultural advancement of the Xia Dynasty?

• Developing the first written language

• Building the Great Wall

• Creating the first calendar

• Inventing the compass

Who overthrew the last emperor of the Xia Dynasty?

• Gao Yao

• Shun

• Yu the Great

• Tang of Shang

What led to the end of the Xia Dynasty?

• A natural disaster

• An invasion by another country

• The death of Yu the Great

• A rebellion led by Tang of Shang

What did the people of the Xia Dynasty believe in?

• Monotheism

• Ancestry worship

• Atheism

• Democracy