Life in Ancient Chinese Society

What was the primary occupation of the vast majority of Chinese people in ancient times?

• Merchants

• Peasant farmers

• Artisans

• Soldiers

In ancient Chinese families, who was considered the master of the house?

• The eldest daughter

• The mother

• The father

• The youngest son

Which of the following was NOT one of the "three pillars" of ancient Chinese society?

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

What was the role of women in peasant families in ancient China?

• They only looked after the household

• They worked in the fields and looked after the household

• They were primarily involved in trade

• They were responsible for teaching children

What form of entertainment combined acting, music, and dance during the Zhou dynasty?

• Acrobatics

• Chinese opera

• Puppet shows

• Shadow plays

What was a common practice for the ruling classes regarding burials from about 5000 BCE?

• Cremation

• Burying goods with the dead

• Simple graves with no markers

• Sky burials

What was the significance of the Terracotta warriors?

• They were used as toys for children

• They were a form of entertainment

• They were buried to guard the tomb of China's first emperor

• They were used in religious ceremonies

In ancient Chinese society, what was the expectation for daughters compared to sons?

• Daughters were considered more valuable

• Daughters were considered less valuable

• Daughters had equal value to sons

• Daughters were expected to become warriors

What was a common form of entertainment for the ruling classes during the Qin dynasty?

• Board games

• Acrobatics

• Poetry readings

• Horse racing

Who arranged marriages for women in ancient Chinese society?

• The women themselves

• Their mothers

• Their fathers

• The local government