Geography and Rivers of China Quiz

What are the natural barriers that helped isolate China from the rest of the world?

• Deserts, mountains, and rivers

• Forests, lakes, and valleys

• Oceans, plains, and plateaus

• Cities, roads, and bridges

Which two major rivers helped China grow a civilization?

• Nile and Amazon

• Huang He and Chang Jiang

• Mississippi and Thames

• Ganges and Danube

What is another name for the Huang He river?

• Blue River

• Red River

• Yellow River

• Green River

How long is the Chang Jiang river?

• 2,000 miles

• 3,000 miles

• 4,000 miles

• 5,000 miles

What was the main idea of the Shang and Zhou dynasties' impact on Chinese civilization?

• They introduced democracy to China.

• They were known for their naval explorations.

• Many beliefs and behaviors became part of Chinese civilization.

• They focused on building large pyramids.

What was China's first dynasty according to the text?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What were the religious beliefs of the Shang dynasty?

• They worshipped the sun and moon.

• They worshipped gods and their ancestors.

• They believed in one god.

• They did not have any religious beliefs.

What is a dynasty?

• A type of ancient weapon

• A period of rule by a family

• A large building

• A type of food

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

• A law to control the weather

• A belief that the king could rule only if the gods believed he was worthy

• A type of ancient Chinese currency

• A festival celebrated by the Shang dynasty

What was the impact of the Zhou dynasty on Chinese civilization?

• They introduced the first Chinese currency.

• They established a strong central government and cultural advances.

• They built the Great Wall of China.

• They were known for their poetry.