Ancient Chinese Dynasties and the Rise of the Mongols

Who is credited with creating humans out of clay in Chinese mythology?

• Nuwa and Fuxi

• Yu the Engineer

• The Yellow Emperor

• Confucius

Which dynasty is considered China's first ruling family?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Xia Dynasty

What was the primary reason for the fall of the Shang dynasty?

• Overthrow by the Zhou

• Invasion by the Mongols

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse

What significant construction project is associated with the Qin dynasty?

• The Grand Canal

• The Forbidden City

• The Great Wall of China

• The Terracotta Army

Which dynasty is known for its golden age of art, culture, and science?

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

What was the main cause of the Tang dynasty's collapse?

• Invasion by the Jurchens

• Economic downturn

• Natural disasters

• Power of regional warlords

Which tribe rose to power in the Mongolian steppes, leading to the formation of a vast empire?

• The Mongols

• The Xiongnu

• The Jurchens

• The Turks

Who was the leader that united the Mongols into a powerful confederacy?

• Batu Khan

• Ogedei Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

What was a significant impact of the Mongol Empire on the world?

• Establishment of the Silk Road

• Introduction of Buddhism to China

• Creation of the largest land empire in history

• Invention of paper

Which book provides a detailed account of Genghis Khan's impact on the modern world?

• The Art of War

• The Book of Han

• Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

• The Romance of the Three Kingdoms