Quiz on Chinese Dynasties and Confucianism

When did the ruling families, or dynasties, start in China?

• 2200 B.C.

• 1500 B.C.

• 500 A.D.

• 1911 A.D.

Match the following historical achievements with the correct Chinese dynasties.

• Qin Dynasty

• Expanding trade

• Eastern Han Dynasty

• Inventing paper

• Zhou Dynasty

• Building the Great Wall

• Han Dynasty

• Starting Confucianism

Which dynasty helped rebuild the Great Wall of China?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

Confucianism had a significant impact on China as it (a)   culture and government.

• It changed the language
• It influenced culture and governmen
• It introduced new technology
• It led to the fall of dynasties

Which dynasty is associated with expanding trade in China?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

Which philosophy started during the Zhou Dynasty?

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

What is the main topic of the document?

• Modern China

• History of East & Southeast Asia

• Chinese inventions

• Asian geography

Which dynasty is associated with the start of Confucianism?

• Ming Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty helped China (a)   besides rebuilding the Great Wall.

• Invent gunpowder
• Expand trade
• Develop agriculture
• Create a new language

What is the significance of the Zhou Dynasty in Chinese history?

• It was the last dynasty

• It started Confucianism

• It built the first city

• It discovered silk