Ancient China: Quiz 1

Which river is called the "cradle of Chinese culture" due to its role in early settlements?

• Yangtze River
• Yellow River (Huang He)
• Pearl River
• Mekong River

What was the primary staple crop grown near the Yellow River before rice?

• Wheat
• Millet
• Barley
• Soybeans

Which desert’s name translates to "Place of No Return"?

• Gobi Desert
• Taklamakan Desert
• Sahara Desert
• Kalahari Desert

The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify the overthrow of which dynasty?

• Xia Dynasty
• Shang Dynasty
• Qin Dynasty
• Han Dynasty

What material was used for oracle bones during the Shang Dynasty?

• Jade
• Animal bones
• Bronze
• Silk

Which dynasty introduced feudalism and the "Mandate of Heaven"?

• Xia Dynasty
• Shang Dynasty
• Zhou Dynasty
• Qin Dynasty

What was the primary purpose of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System?

• Transport goods
• Control floods
• Defend against invaders
• Mine jade

Which emperor standardized weights, measures, and currency in China?

• Liu Bang
• Qin Shi Huang
• Emperor Gaozu
• Confucius

What was the Han Dynasty’s major innovation in government recruitment?

• Hereditary titles
• Merit-based exams
• Lottery system
• Military service

Which river is the longest in China and served as a north-south border?

• Yellow River
• Yangtze River
• Pearl River
• Huai River