Ancient China Quiz

Who was the first Chinese ruler to claim the title of emperor?

• Prince Zheng

• Prince Hu

• Prince Jing

What is an imperial form of government?

• Led by a President

• Led by a King

• Led by an Emperor

Which dynasty united China under an emperor?

• Yuan

• Qin

• Ming

What group of people fought against the emperor and each other, causing the government to become weak?

• Aristocrats

• Warlords

• Nobles

What group of people were members of noble families of wealthy and powerful landowners?

• Aristocrats

• Nobles

• Merchants

What long tests are created for candidates to take in order to qualify for office?

• Government Exams

• Civil Servant Exams

• Aristocrat Exams

What is the term for rule by educated or skilled people?

• Academia

• Meritocracy

• Aristocracy

What work became the basis for civil service exams?

• Four Books

• Three Books

• Five Books

What Mongol leader conquered China and declared himself Emperor?

• Ghengis Khan

• Atilla the Hun

• Kublai Khan

What Chinese invention aided sailors navigating the sea?

• Sea charts

• Abacus

• Compass