Ancient Chinese Civilization Quiz

What physical feature helped the ancient Chinese civilization to prosper?

• Himalayan Mountains

• Yellow River

• The Great Wall of China

• Mount Everest

What physical feature made travel difficult and separated ancient China from other civilizations?

• Himalayan Mountains

• Nile River

• The Great Wall of China

• Yellow River

How were the kingdoms created in ancient China?

• The cities united to form states, then kingdoms

• Barbarians took over the cities forming a kingdom

• The continent of Asia became a great kingdom

• Nomads created kingdoms based on social class

What structures did the ancient Chinese build to defend themselves from invaders?

• Rivers

• Walls

• Ships

• Palaces

How did Qin Shi Huang become the first emperor of China?

• He won the world war.

• He conquered kingdoms by force.

• He was voted by the people.

• He was born as the king of China.

What word best describes how Qin Shi Huang governed the Chinese empire through legalism?

• Democratic

• Strict

• Choice

• Free

What was the purpose of the Terracotta Army?

• To protect Qin Shi Huangdi in the afterlife

• To make Qin Shi Huangdi immortal

• To ensure that people in Imperial China obeyed the laws

• To defend against kingdoms trying to enter China

Why is the discovery of the Terracotta Soldiers important?

• They are artifacts that provide us with information about the ancient Chinese civilization.

• They are the soldiers that tell us how ancient China was created.

• They are the warriors who won the world war.

• They were buried with hidden gems and treasures.

How did geography affect the development of civilization in ancient China?

How do ancient Chinese innovations appear in our communities today?

• We use beauty products.

• We go to the dentist.

• We have silk clothing.

• We write in cursive.