Quiz on Ancient China

What nickname was given to the Huang He due to its frequent flooding?

• China's Joy

• China's Sorrow

• China's River

• China's Blessing

Which geographic feature borders China to the north?

• Pacific Ocean

• Himalayan Mountains

• Gobi Desert

• Yangzi River

What was an important use of mulberry trees in early China?

• Building houses

• Making silk fabric

• Creating paper

• Producing medicine

Who was known for building canals during the Xia dynasty?

• Yu the Great

• Qin Shi Huang

• Confucius

• Laozi

What were oracle bones used for during the Shang dynasty?

• Writing stories

• Predicting the future

• Building tools

• Teaching children

What was the belief system regarding rulers during the Zhou Dynasty?

• Mandate of Heaven

• Divine Right of Kings

• Social Contract

• Absolute Monarchy

How was society organized during the Zhou Dynasty?

• Democratic system

• Feudal system

• Caste system

• Tribal system

What were some achievements of the Zhou Dynasty?

• Bronze objects and advances in writing

• Construction of the Great Wall

• Development of gunpowder

• Invention of the compass

What was the Spring and Autumn Period in China compared to?

• Winter

• Summer

• Springtime

• Autumn

What is the basic unit of society according to Confucianism?

• The individual

• The state

• The family

• The community