Quiz on Emperor Shi Huangdi

When did Emperor Shi Huangdi live?

• 259–210 BC

• 300–250 BC

• 210–159 BC

• 350–300 BC

Where did Shi Huangdi build a new capital city?

• Xianyang

• Xi'an

• Beijing

• Shanghai

What is Shi Huangdi remembered for besides being the first ruler to unify all of China?

• Building the Great Wall

• Expanding the canal system

• Inventing paper

• Establishing the Silk Road

Why is Shi Huangdi considered an important figure in Chinese history?

• He was the first to propose democratic principles.

• He was the first ruler to unify all of China.

• He invented the compass.

• He discovered gunpowder.

What did Shi Huangdi do to protect himself from attacks?

• He trusted everyone.

• He built a large palace.

• He sought ways to protect himself and extend his life.

• He formed alliances with neighboring states.

What did Shi Huangdi do even after his death to ensure his protection?

• He left his empire to his son.

• He surrounded himself with protectors: the famous terra-cotta army.

• He wrote a book on military strategy.

• He built a hidden tomb filled with traps.

According to the key events, when did Shi Huangdi become emperor?

• 246 BC

• 238 BC

• 227 BC

• 221 BC

What action did Shi Huangdi take in 238 BC according to the key events?

• He unified China.

• He exiled suspects of plotting against him.

• He was assassinated.

• He built the Great Wall.

What significant event happened in 221 BC as per the key events?

• Shi Huangdi was born.

• Shi Huangdi became emperor.

• Shi Huangdi united all of China under his rule.

• Shi Huangdi died.

What does the painting in the image depict?

• Shi Huangdi's servants serving at a royal feast.

• Shi Huangdi's servants building the Great Wall.

• Shi Huangdi's servants burning books and attacking scholars.

• Shi Huangdi's servants planting crops.