Quiz on Imperial China’s Dynasties

What is the Great Wall of China known for?

• Being built in one year

• Being made of wood

• Being a modern construction

• Being the longest wall in the world

Which dynasty is traditionally considered the first in China?

• Xia

• Shang

• Zhou

• Han

Who was the first Chinese ruler to be known as 'emperor'?

• Empress Wu Zetian

• Confucius

• Qin Shin Huang

• Liu Bang

What significant trade route was established during the Han dynasty?

• The Silk Road

• The Great Wall

• The Tea Route

• The Spice Route

Which dynasty is known for the invention of writing?

• Tang

• Zhou

• Qin

• Shang

What was the capital of the Zhou dynasty during the Western Zhou period?

• Haojing

• Beijing

• Xi'an

• Luoyang

Which dynasty followed the Qin dynasty?

• Tang

• Han

• Ming

• Song

Who was the only female ruler of China?

• Zhu Yuanzhang

• Cao Wei

• Puyi

• Empress Wu Zetian

What was a major achievement of the Song dynasty?

• Great Wall construction

• Confucianism establishment

• First paper money

• Terracotta Army

Which dynasty ruled China from 1644 to 1911?

• Tang

• Ming

• Qing

• Yuan