Practice Quiz: Ancient China

In which continent is China located?

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• South America

Name two major natural barriers that protected ancient China.

• The Himalayas and the Gobi Desert

• The Alps and the Sahara Desert

• The Andes and the Amazon River

• The Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains

What are the two main rivers in China?

• Nile and Amazon

• Yangtze and Yellow

• Mississippi and Thames

• Danube and Volga

What is the name of the rich soil that comes from the rivers in China?

• Loess

• Clay

• Sand

• Silt

Why was one of China's rivers called the River of Sorrow?

• It was very long

• It flooded frequently

• It was very deep

• It was very narrow

What does the word "dynasty" mean?

• A type of government

• A series of rulers from the same family

• A large building

• A type of art

Who was Confucius?

• A famous warrior

• A philosopher and teacher

• An emperor

• A scientist

Define the word philosophy.

• Study of the stars

• Study of life and existence

• Study of plants

• Study of animals

Define legalism.

• A belief in strict laws and severe punishments

• A belief in freedom and democracy

• A belief in magic and spells

• A belief in art and culture

Who was Qin Shi Huang (QSH)?

• A famous poet

• One of the first emperors of China

• A legendary warrior

• A renowned artist