G7, Timeline of Early Chinese Dynasties

How was the ruling power of the Shang Dynasty transferred?

• From the king to the ministers

• From father to son

• From mother to daughter

• From brother to brother or nephew

Which field of science was particularly interesting to the Zhou Dynasty?

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Astronomy

• Physics

During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, what material were city walls made of?

• Clay bricks

• Wood

• Metal

• Stone

What was the life of farmers like during the Shang and Zhou dynasties?

• Life was hard

• Life was free

• Life was prosperous

• Life was comfortable

What is the most famous engineering project of the Qin Dynasty?

• Grand Canal

• Terracotta Army

• Great Wall

• Forbidden City

Which emperor of the Han Dynasty began to allow Confucianism to guide education and court politics?

• Emperor Gaozu of Han

• Emperor Wen of Han

• Emperor Jing of Han

• Emperor Wu of Han

During the Han Dynasty, in which area was economic prosperity and growth mainly reflected?

• Trade

• Currency Issuance

• Industry

• Agriculture

Which invention during the Han Dynasty was used to detect the direction of earthquakes?

• Windmill

• Water clock

• Seismograph

• Compass

Which emperor of the Han Dynasty successfully expanded control over Central Asia and established the Silk Road?

• Emperor Gaozu of Han

• Emperor Wen of Han

• Emperor Jing of Han

• Emperor Wu of Han

Who was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty?

• Emperor Gaozu of Han

• Emperor Wu of Han

• Emperor Xian of Han

• Emperor Jing of Han