Life in Ancient China

What was the main occupation of people in Ancient China?

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Craftsmen

• Scholars

In Ancient China, it was customary for _____ generations of family members to live in one house together.

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 1

In Ancient China, people living in cities worked as ______ and they were not allowed to wear _______.

• Farmers, hats

• Merchants, silk

• Soldiers, armour

• Artists, silk

During the times of the ancient chinese dynasties this drink becaome extremely popular.

• kool-aid

• carbinated beverages

• tea or cha

• coffee

In Ancient China, the typical farmer lived in a village of around how many families?

• 50

• 100

• 150

• 200

What was the role of the father in a Chinese family?

• He was the head of the household

• He took care of the children

• He was responsible for cooking

• He was a merchant.

In Chinese family life, who were required to respect their elders?

• Only children

• Only women

• Children and women

• All family members

Only wealthy boys attended school in Ancient China. What did they learn?

• Mathematics

• Calligraphy and poetry

• Science

• Music

In Ancient China, the respect for elders continued even after they were ____ because they often ____ or made _____ for good fortune.

• married, had many children, food

• dead, prayed, sacrifices

• born, child workers, to sing

• educated, read books, games

Farmer in Ancient China had to also work for the government each year for a month or longer. What did they do? (Check 3 Answers)

• build canals

• be soldiers

• built palaces

• ran for political office