Ancient China Quiz #2

How did the Yellow River get its name?

• First Chinese emperor named it.

• Soil from the Sahara Desert turns the river yellow.

• Soil from the Gobi Desert turns the river yellow.

• A native fish named the yellowfin tuna lives there.

What makes ancient Chinese civilizations different than other ancient civilizations?

• They invented things we still us.

• They made bronze tools.

• Their civilization has an unbroken history.

• They produced more great thinkers than other civilizations.

A ruling family could also be called

• dynasty

• clan

• tribe

• monarchy

Who was the Terracotta Army made for?

• Confucius

• Shi Huangdi

• Li Sixum

• Li Zhaotao

Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism are religions

• True
• False

Which one of these achievements was Shi Huangdi responsible for?

• Standardized writing, measurement and currency
• Built the Great Pyramids
• Founded Islam
• Founded Christianity

Why did Qin Shi huangdi build the Great Wall of China?

• For shelter
• For protection from invaders from the north
• For decoration
• For fun

Chinese philosophy developed by Hanfeizi; taught that humans are naturally evil and therefore need to be ruled by harsh laws

• Confucianism
• Daoism
• Legalism
• Mandate of Heaven

Confucius a very famous ____________, in Ancient China

• emperor
• philosopher
• army leader
• god

What is the central idea of Daoism

• Duty to community
• Living in harmony with nature
• Enforcing laws with harsh punishments
• Humans are naturally evil