Ancient China Quiz

Which two rivers were crucial for the early civilizations in China?

• Ganges and Indus

• Yangtze and Yellow

• Mississippi and Missouri

• Nile and Amazon

What was the mandate of heaven?

• A divine right to rule

• A military strategy

• A type of ancient Chinese weapon

• A religious festival

Which dynasty is considered by many historians to be a myth?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Xia

• Han

What were oracle bones used for in the Shang Dynasty?

• Cooking food

• Writing poetry

• Predicting the future

• Building structures

Which dynasty ended the Warring States period and unified China?

• Han

• Qin

• Shang

• Zhou

What major construction project began during the Qin Dynasty?

• The Great Wall of China

• The Forbidden City

• The Grand Canal

• The Terracotta Army

Who is considered the father of China's history?

• Qin Shi Huang

• Sima Qian

• Laozi

• Confucius

What is the main focus of Confucianism?

• Personal peace

• Order and peace in society

• Economic prosperity

• Military conquest

What does Daoism encourage followers to focus on?

• Military strength

• Simplicity and nature

• Wealth and power

• Technological advancement

Which of the following is a key teaching of Laozi?

• Going with the natural flow

• Respect for authority

• Virtue and morality

• Military strategy