Ancient China Quiz

What title did Prince Zheng take when he united China?

• King of Zhou

• Emperor of Han

• Qin Shi Huangdi

• Tiger of Qin

What philosophy influenced the Emperor's rule?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

How many districts did the Emperor divide China into?

• 10

• 25

• 36

• 50

Which of the following did the Emperor standardize in China?

• Language and religion

• Laws, money, weights, and writing

• Clothing and food

• Festivals and celebrations

Why did the Emperor build the Great Wall?

• To separate China from India

• To protect against northern invaders

• To mark the end of his kingdom

• To use as a road for trade

Who did the Emperor target during the book burning?

• Farmers

• Confucian scholars

• Soldiers

• Merchants

What happened to people who criticized the government?

• They were rewarded

• They were ignored

• They were executed or sent to forced labor

What did the Emperor seek to avoid death?

• A magic sword

• A potion for immortality

• A secret cave

• A special diet

What likely caused the Emperor’s death?

• Old age

• Poisoning

• An accident

• Illness

Where was the Emperor buried?

• At the top of the Great Wall

• In a simple grave

• In a huge tomb with hidden treasures

• In a ship at sea