Ancient China Vocabulary Quiz

What is Confucianism?

• A belief system that teaches harmony with nature

• A series of rulers from the same family

• A way of thinking focused on respect, kindness, and strong family relationships

• The first emperor of a united China

What does Daoism/Taoism teach people?

• To build the Great Wall

• To live in harmony with nature and find balance in life

• To focus on respect and kindness

• To govern a country for many years

What is a dynasty?

• A belief system from ancient China

• A way of thinking focused on family relationships

• A series of rulers from the same family

• The first emperor of a united China

Who was Emperor Shi Huangdi?

• A ruler known for building the Great Wall and creating strict laws

• A philosopher who taught respect and kindness

• A teacher of harmony with nature

• A series of rulers from the same family

What was the Feudal System?

• A system where the king directly controlled all the land and resources.

• A system where farmers owned the land and paid taxes to the king.

• A system where lords worked the land and paid rent to the king.

• A system where the king gave land to lords, and in return, the lords protected the farmers.

What was the purpose of The Great Wall in ancient China?

• To serve as a trade route.

• To protect against invaders and mark the empire's borders.

• To separate different regions of China.

• To provide a place for farmers to grow crops.

What is another name for the Huang He River?

• The Red River

• The Blue River

• The Yellow River

• The Green River

Who were the Huns?

• A group of nomadic warriors who attacked and invaded parts of ancient China.

• A group of farmers in ancient China.

• A group of traders who traveled along the Silk Road.

• A group of philosophers who taught in ancient China.

What is Legalism?

• A philosophy in ancient China that believed in strict rules and punishments to keep order and control.

• A philosophy that promoted freedom and individual rights.

• A philosophy that focused on trade and economic growth.

• A philosophy that encouraged artistic expression and creativity.

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

• A network of trade routes

• A time when regions fought

• The idea that a ruler's right to govern came from the gods

• Ideas about how people should live