Unit 5 Ancient China Review Questions

Which river is often called the "cradle of Chinese civilization?"

A. Yangtze River
B. Mekong River
C. Yellow River
D. Ganges River

• A

• B

• C

• D

What was the main philosophy of Confucius?
A. Harmony with nature
B. Strict legal control
C. Respect for elders and social order
D. Worship of many gods

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which dynasty was the first to unify China under one central government?
A. Shang
B. Zhou
C. Qin
D. Han

• A

• B

• C

• D

What structure was built to protect China from northern invasions?
A. The Forbidden City
B. The Grand Canal
C. The Great Wall
D. The Terracotta Army

• A

• B

• C

• D

Who was the first emperor of a unified China?
A. Confucius
B. Liu Bang
C. Wu Zetian
D. Qin Shi Huang

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which dynasty is known for its advances in silk production and trade along the Silk Road?
A. Qin
B. Han
C. Zhou
D. Sui

• A

• B

• C

• D

The Chinese writing system is made up of:
A. Alphabetic letters
B. Roman numerals
C. Hieroglyphics
D. Characters or pictographs

• A

• B

• C

• D

What was the main belief of Daoism (Taoism)?
A. Conquest and control
B. Legal punishment
C. Harmony with nature and the Dao
D. Military strength

• A

• B

• C

• D

What are oracle bones, and what were they used for?
A. Bones carved into tools
B. Stones for building
C. Bones used to tell the future
D. Animal bones used in religious sacrifices

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which invention is attributed to ancient China?
A. Gunpowder
B. Telescope
C. Steam engine
D. Compass

• A

• B

• C

• D