Quiz on Chinese History

During which period did many great societies and empires develop?

• 1000-1500 C.E.

• 500-1500 C.E.

• 200-700 C.E.

• 1500-2000 C.E.

Which dynasties are noted for their achievements in government, the arts, and technology during the Middle Ages?

• Han, Yuan, and Qing

• Tang, Sung, and Ming

• Zhou, Qin, and Han

• Xia, Shang, and Zhou

What was required to become a scholar-official during the Tang Dynasty?

• Military service

• Passing an exam

• Royal birth

• Wealth and land

What was porcelain first made during?

• Ming Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What was the primary use of explosive powder when it was first invented?

• Cooking

• Fireworks

• Medicine

• Construction

What invention made it easier to carry money?

• Coins

• Barter system

• Paper money

• Gold bars

What is the term for an educated person with a job in the government?

• Scholar-official

• Merchant

• Artisan

• Farmer

Which dynasty is known for expanding China and encouraging trade and exploration?

• Han Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What was the purpose of wood-block printing?

• To create sculptures

• To print an entire page at a time

• To make pottery

• To weave textiles

What is the Middle Ages also known as?

• Renaissance

• Classical Period

• Medieval Period

• Industrial Age