Ancient China Notes Quiz

Which mountain range is located in the northeastern part of China on the map?

• Rockies

• Greater Khingan

• Andes

• Alps

How were Oracle Bones typically used to predict the future?

• By reading the stars

• By interpreting cracks made by heat

• By observing animal behavior

• By using water

What is one of the key historical values of Oracle Bones?

• They show ancient trade routes

• They reveal early Chinese script

• They depict ancient battles

• They illustrate ancient art

What type of script did the Shang Dynasty develop?

• Hieroglyphics

• Written script

• Cuneiform

• Alphabetic script

What was one of the first things the Shang Dynasty built in China?

• Temples

• Cities

• Bridges

• Roads

Which material was first produced by the Shang Dynasty?

• Silver

• Bronze

• Copper

• Tin

When did the Zhou Dynasty conquer the Shang Dynasty?

• 1050 BC

• 770 BC

• 256 BC

• 222 BC

Which philosophies were developed during the Zhou Dynasty?

• Daoism, Confucianism, and Legalism

• Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism

• Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Cynicism

• Existentialism, Nihilism, and Absurdism

What action did the Zhou emperor take after the capital was destroyed?

• Surrendered to the invaders

• Fled eastward and established a new capital

• Built a wall around the city

• Moved to another country

What type of projects did the Zhou Dynasty undertake on a large scale?

• Mining projects

• Irrigation projects

• Construction of skyscrapers

• Space exploration