Ancient China Quiz

What philosophy emphasizes filial piety, social harmony, and ethical conduct in ancient China?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Which ethnic group forms the majority of China's population and has had a significant impact on its culture and history?

• Uighurs

• Han Chinese

• Tibetans

• Manchus

What term describes the process of adopting Chinese culture, language, and customs by non-Chinese societies?

• Confucianization

• Hanification

• Sinicization

• Manchuziation

During which historical era did China experience a prolonged period of peace and stability under Han Chinese rule?

• Tang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Pax Sinica

What ancient trade route connected China with the Mediterranean, facilitating the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas?

• Trans-Saharan Trade Route

• Silk Road

• Spice Route

• Amber Road

Which school of Buddhism, emphasizing meditation and direct experience, originated in China?

• Theravada Buddhism

• Vajrayana Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Chan Buddhism

What indigenous Chinese philosophy focuses on living in harmony with the Tao, or the natural order of the universe?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Who was the only female emperor in Chinese history, known for her strong leadership during the Tang Dynasty?

• Empress Dowager Cixi

• Empress Wu Zetian

• Empress Xiaozhuang

• Empress Dowager Ci'an

What term refers to the educated class of scholars and officials in traditional Chinese society?

• Samurai

• Mandarins

• Literati

• Sultans

Which famous Venetian explorer traveled to China and served in the court of Kublai Khan during the Yuan Dynasty?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Marco Polo

• Ibn Battuta