Exploring Ancient China Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To serve as a trade route

• To protect against people that wanted to harm them

• To mark the boundary (ending place) of the empire

• To store water

Which of the following is an invention from Ancient China?

• The steam engine

• The compass

• The printing press

• The telephone

Which river is well known in Ancient China?

• Yangtze River

• Huang He River

• Mekong River

• Ganges River

What is the name of the mountain range that includes Mount Everest, which borders China?

• Andes

• Rockies

• Himalayas

• Alps

Which of the following is a characteristic of ancient Chinese writing?

• It uses an alphabet

• It is written from right to left

• It uses characters or symbols

• It is written in cursive

What material was primarily used in the construction of the Great Wall of China?

• Wood

• Stone and earth

• Metal

• Glass

Which invention from Ancient China might use gunpowder?

• Fireworks

• Paper

• Silk

• Porcelain

Which of the following is NOT an invention from Ancient China?

• Compass

• Wheel

• Silk

• Kite

What is the main reason the Great Wall of China was built in sections?

• To make it easier to repair

• Due to the different land types

• To save on materials

• To confuse invaders

What was the primary use of the compass in Ancient China?

• For decoration

• For navigation

• For measuring time

• For cooking