Chinese Dynasties Quiz

What event led to the Period of Disunion in China?

• The rise of the Tang dynasty

• The collapse of the Han dynasty

• The unification under the Qin dynasty

• The Mongol invasion

Which dynasty ended the Period of Disunion by unifying China?

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

What major construction project did the Sui Dynasty begin?

• The Great Wall

• The Grand Canal

• The Forbidden City

• The Terracotta Army

Who was the only woman to rule China during the Tang Dynasty?

• Empress Dowager Cixi

• Empress Wu

• Empress Lü

• Empress Xiaozhuang

During which period did many people turn to Buddhism for comfort?

• The Period of Disunion

• The Tang Dynasty

• The Ming Dynasty

• The Han Dynasty

What aspects of Chinese culture did Buddhism influence?

• Art, literature, and architecture

• Science and technology

• Military strategies

• Agriculture and farming

What innovation during the Song dynasty allowed one person to do the work of many?

• Water wheel

• Dragon Backbone Pump

• Windmill

• Steam engine

What was one result of the increased productivity of farms during the Song dynasty?

• Decreased trade

• Population growth

• Less food production

• Fewer irrigation techniques

What was notable about the population of Chang'an during the Tang Dynasty?

• It was the smallest city in the world.

• It had a population of over a million people.

• It had no cultural diversity.

• It was a rural village.

What was the Grand Canal used for in ancient China?

• To transport military troops

• To carry a huge amount of trade goods

• To irrigate farmland

• To provide drinking water