Chapter 7 - Ancient China - Test

What was the primary river valley where farming took place in ancient China?

• Nile River

• Huang (Yellow) River

• Amazon River

• Ganges River

During which dynasty was the first Chinese writing system invented?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

Fill in the blank: The Shang Dynasty built China's first cities in about ____ BCE.

• 1160

• 1500

• 2000

• 1750

Fill in the blank: The Shang Dynasty passed down ruling power from one generation to the ____.

• Next

• Previous

• Same

• Different

Which dynasty is known for bronze work and expert toolmaking?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

What was the role of aristocrats during the Shang Dynasty?

• Farmers

• Warriors

• Rulers

• Merchants

What was the first Chinese writing system created during the Shang dynasty used for?

• To write poetry

• To represent words

• To draw maps

• To record music

The kings of the Shang dynasty carved questions and answers onto pieces of ______.

• Wood

• Stone

• Oxen bones or turtle shells

• Metal

The Zhou kingdom was divided into territories governed by ______.

• Kings

• Officials

• Warriors

• Farmers

What period is known for states fighting for power?

• Warring States

• Peaceful States

• Unified States

• Divided States