Quiz on the Huang He River and Ancient China

What did the people call the Huang He river when it flooded?

• Yellow River

• China's Sorrow

• Great Wall

• Silk Road

What happened when the ruling king of a dynasty died?

• The kingdom was invaded

• The oldest son became the new king

• The people elected a new king

• The queen took over the throne

When did the ancient civilization of China begin?

• Around 1000 B.C.

• Around 2000 B.C.

• Around 3000 B.C.

• Around 4000 B.C.

What did the Chinese do to stop the floods from the Huang He?

• Built dams

• Built dirt walls

• Dug canals

• Planted trees

When did the Chinese begin building the Great Wall of China?

• 221 B.C.

• 202 B.C.

• 1500 B.C.

• 1700 B.C.

How long is the Great Wall of China?

• About 1,000 miles

• About 1,200 miles

• About 1,500 miles

• About 2,000 miles

How high was the Great Wall of China?

• About 10 feet

• About 15 feet

• About 20 feet

• About 25 feet

Which dynasty is considered one of the greatest in ancient China?

• The Ming Dynasty

• The Tang Dynasty

• The Han Dynasty

• The Song Dynasty

What did Confucius believe about rulers?

• They should be wealthy

• They must be fair to their people

• They should be powerful

• They must be feared

What did the Chinese create that had thousands of signs?

• A system of writing

• A system of numbers

• A system of art

• A system of music