Ancient and Modern China Quiz

Where did early Chinese people settle?

• Near mountains

• Near rivers

• In deserts

• On islands

What was the first dynasty in China?

• Zhou

• Qin

• Shang

• Han

What were oracle bones used for?

• Writing messages

• Cooking food

• Asking questions to ancestors

• Making weapons

What material did Shang artists commonly use for their artwork?

• Bronze

• Iron

• Gold

• Wood

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A tax system

• The belief that rulers are chosen by the gods

• A military strategy

• A farming technique

What caused the Warring States Period?

• Aristocrats ignored the king and fought for power

• Invasions from the north

• Economic decline

• Natural disasters

What weapon was introduced during the Warring States Period?

• Crossbow

• Gunpowder

• Longbow

• Cannon

What is a key belief of Confucianism?

• Strict laws create order

• People should follow the Dao

• Duty to family and society is important

• Wealth is the key to happiness

What does Daoism emphasize?

• Strict laws

• Harmony with nature

• Military power

• Wealth accumulation

What does Legalism emphasize?

• Strict laws and harsh punishments

• Kindness and respect

• The balance of nature

• Education for all