Ancient Chinese Society Quiz

Which of the following was a main social class in ancient Chinese society?

• Warriors

• Landowning aristocrats

• Priests

• Artisans

Which Chinese philosophy grew out of a need for order during the Zhou dynasty?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

Who is known for developing the philosophy of Daoism?

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

• Mencius

What does the term "filial piety" refer to in the context of ancient China?

• Respect for nature

• Respect for one's parents

• Respect for the emperor

• Respect for teachers

What were the three main social classes in early Chinese society?

• Landowning aristocrats, peasant farmers, merchants

• Warriors, priests, traders

• Kings, knights, serfs

• Scholars, artisans, laborers

How did aristocrats in early China manage their land?

• They sold it to merchants

• They divided it among their sons

• They rented it to foreign traders

• They donated it to the state

What crops did farmers in northern China grow?

• Rice and barley

• Wheat and millet

• Corn and soybeans

• Oats and rye

How did Chinese farmers pay for the use of the land they farmed?

• By giving a portion of their crops to the landowners

• By working as servants for the aristocrats

• By paying with gold and silver

• By trading livestock

What did farmers in ancient China give to landowners for the use of land?

• Money

• Part of their crop

• Livestock

• Tools

In Chinese society, which social class ranked above merchants?

• Soldiers

• Farmers

• Artisans

• Peasants