Quiz on Ancient Chinese Dynasties

Which dynasty is credited with developing the first Chinese writing system?

• Han Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

What was the longest-lasting dynasty in ancient Chinese history?

• Han Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

Which dynasty established the Mandate of Heaven?

• Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What significant construction did the Qin Dynasty begin?

• The Silk Road

• The Terracotta Army

• The Forbidden City

• The Great Wall of China

Which dynasty is known as the Golden Age of ancient China?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What major trade route was established during the Han Dynasty?

• The Spice Route

• The Silk Road

• The Great Wall

• The Tea Route

Which of the following was NOT an achievement of the Han Dynasty?

• Acupuncture

• Iron Casting

• Paper

• Oracle Bone Script

Who were the two great philosophers during the Zhou Dynasty?

• Lao Tzu and Mozi

• Lao Tzu and Buddha

• Confucius and Lao Tzu

• Confucius and Sun Tzu

What was a significant advancement during the Warring States Period?

• Paper making

• Bronze weapons

• Iron technology

• Silk production

Which dynasty ruled for the shortest period?

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty