Quiz on the Han Dynasty and Ancient Civilizations

What animal was regarded as semi-divine during the Han dynasty?

• Red-crowned crane

• Giant panda

• Siberian tiger

• Golden pheasant

Which dynasty came after the fall of the Shang dynasty?

• Qing dynasty

• Chou dynasty

• Yuan dynasty

• Ming dynasty

What was a major achievement during the Han dynasty?

• Invention of paper

• Discovery of gunpowder

• Creation of the compass

• Development of the printing press

What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To control immigration and emigration

• To serve as a trade barrier

• To mark the boundary of the empire

• To protect against attacks from central Asia

Who was the first emperor to reign under the Mandate of Heaven in the Han dynasty?

• Kangxi

• Shi Huangdi

• Wu Ti

• Liu Pang

What was the Silk Road?

• A philosophical concept

• A silk weaving technique

• A defensive wall against invaders

• A trade route between China and India

What did the Han dynasty use to predict future disasters?

• Animal behavior

• Tea leaves

• Celestial events

• River patterns

What was invented during the Han dynasty besides paper?

• Porcelain

• The compass

• Gunpowder

• The seismograph

How long did the Han dynasty last?

• Over 400 years

• 100 years

• 250 years

• 365 years

What was the main reason for the decline of the Han dynasty?

• Natural disasters

• Invasion by foreign powers

• Economic collapse

• Corruption in government