China's History

What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To protect against invasions

• To mark the boundary of the empire

• To facilitate trade

• To serve as a tourist attraction

Which dynasty is known for unifying China and establishing the first centralized empire?

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

Who was the first emperor of a unified China?

• Liu Bang

• Qin Shi Huang

• Wu Zetian

• Kublai Khan

What was the Silk Road primarily used for?

• Military expeditions

• Trade and cultural exchange

• Religious pilgrimages

• Migration of people

Which philosophy became the official ideology during the Han Dynasty?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Legalism

What was the main reason for the fall of the Ming Dynasty?

• Invasion by the Mongols

• Economic decline and peasant revolts

• Natural disasters

• Overexpansion

Which Chinese explorer led seven maritime expeditions during the Ming Dynasty?

• Marco Polo

• Zheng He

• Xuanzang

• Zhang Qian

What was the primary material used in the construction of the Terracotta Army?

• Bronze

• Clay

• Stone

• Wood

Which event marked the end of the Qing Dynasty?

• Opium Wars

• Boxer Rebellion

• Xinhai Revolution

• Taiping Rebellion

What was the main purpose of the ancient Chinese civil service exams?

• To recruit soldiers

• To select government officials

• To educate the public

• To promote trade