Quiz on the History and Culture of China

Which dynasty is considered the first in traditional Chinese historiography?

• Xia

• Qin

• Shang

• Zhou

Which dynasty was the first to unite China under an emperor?

• Qin

• Tang

• Ming

• Han

During which dynasty was the Great Wall of China mostly built or repaired?

• Song

• Qing

• Ming

• Yuan

Which dynasty is known for the invention of paper, printing, the compass, and gunpowder?

• Qing

• Song

• Han

• Tang

Who was the only female emperor in Chinese history?

• Wu Zetian

• Empress Dowager Cixi

• Empress Lü

• Empress Xiaozhuang

Which dynasty was ruled by the Mongol tribes?

• Yuan

• Qing

• Tang

• Ming

Which dynasty is known for starting the Silk Road trade?

• Zhou

• Qin

• Sui

• Han

Which dynasty had the capital city of Chang'an, the largest city in the world at the time?

• Ming

• Tang

• Song

• Yuan

Which dynasty was the last imperial dynasty in China's history?

• Yuan

• Ming

• Song

• Qing

Which dynasty saw the introduction of Buddhism to China?

• Qin

• Zhou

• Tang

• Han