Ancient China and the Mongol Empire Quiz

Which dynasty was the first to leave written records?

• Zhou

• Shang

• Qin

• Han

What term describes a ruling family in ancient China?

• Monarchy

• Dynasty

• Republic

• Empire

The Zhou Dynasty introduced which system where nobles controlled lands?

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Tribalism

What is the term for the divine authority to rule given by heaven during the Zhou Dynasty?

• Feudalism

• Dao

• Mandate of Heaven

• Legalism

Who is credited with creating Confucianism?

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Shi Huangdi

• Han Wudi

Which of the following is not one of Confucius’s Five Relationships?

• Father and Son

• Ruler and Subject

• Teacher and Student

• Husband and Wife

What is the guiding principle of Daoism?

• The Mandate of Heaven

• The Way (Dao)

• The Legalist Code

• The Five Relationships

Legalism emphasized:

• Harmony and equality

• Harsh punishments and strict control

• Freedom of thought

• Economic growth

Who was the tyrant ruler of the Qin Dynasty?

• Han Wudi

• Shi Huangdi

• Confucius

• Laozi

What event ended the Qin Dynasty?

• Famine

• Peasant revolt

• Foreign invasion

• Dynastic cycle reset