Chinese History Quiz

What was the primary belief system established by Confucius during the Zhou dynasty?

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

Which dynasty is known for unifying China and starting the construction of the Great Wall of China?

• Shang dynasty

• Zhou dynasty

• Qin dynasty

• Han dynasty

What was the main goal of Mao Zedong's Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution?

• To modernize China's economy

• To cleanse Chinese society of elements thought to be guilty of embracing capitalist ideas

• To establish a new dynasty

• To expand China's territory

Which philosophy emphasizes harmony with nature and simple living, and was founded by Laozi?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

What was the main economic policy change introduced by Deng Xiaoping in the late 1970s?

• Complete state control of all businesses

• Embracing capitalism and modernization

• Isolation from foreign influences

• Expansion of the Great Wall

What was the primary reason for the failure of the Great Leap Forward?

• Lack of government support

• Natural disasters

• Economic mismanagement and poor planning

• Foreign invasions

Which dynasty ruled China for over 700 years, coming to an end in 1046 B.C.?

• Shang dynasty

• Zhou dynasty

• Qin dynasty

• Han dynasty

What was the main focus of the Communist government established in China in 1949?

• Expansion of territory

• Economic and social change

• Preservation of traditional culture

• Strengthening the military

What was the impact of European countries on China in the 1800s?

• They helped China modernize its economy

• They forced China to open more ports for trade

• They established new dynasties in China

• They introduced Confucianism to China

What is the current relationship between Taiwan and China?

• They are fully unified under one government

• They have no economic interactions

• They have tensions but also economic intermingling

• They are in a state of war