R6 - Ancient China - Review Questions

Which of the following was NOT an invention of ancient China?

• Paper money

• Eyeglasses

• Soccer

• Umbrellas

What is the significance of the Takla Makan mummies?

• They are the oldest mummies in the world

• They are Caucasian, not Chinese

• They were found in Egypt

• They are made of clay

What unusual feature did one of the mummies have?

• Blue skin

• Purple-red suit with striped stockings

• Golden hair

• Silver eyes

Why is the loss of a language a problem?

• It makes people sad

• Knowledge within the language dies

• It causes economic issues

• It affects weather patterns

What is the fourth largest country in the world?

• India

• Russia

• China

• United States

What did the Chinese use for the first passages?

• Firecrackers

• Fireworks

• Gunpowder

• Rockets

What did the Chinese use to make the first windmills?

• Wood

• Stone

• Metal

• Paper

What did the Chinese use to make paper?

• Silk

• Bamboo

• Papyrus

• Clay

What is one reason people have to learn another language?

• To travel

• To communicate with each other

• To read books

• To watch movies

What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To serve as a trade route

• To act as a defense against invaders

• To mark the boundary of the empire

• To provide a place for royal ceremonies