Teach TCI: Unit 4 Quiz

Which river is known as the "cradle of Chinese civilization"?

• Yangtze River

• Yellow River

• Mekong River

• Ganges River

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

• To mark the border with India

• To protect against northern invaders

• To control flooding

• To serve as a trade route

Which philosophy taught respect for elders and the importance of family in ancient China?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

Who was the first emperor of a unified China?

• Liu Bang

• Qin Shi Huang

• Wu Zetian

• Sun Tzu

The Silk Road was important because it:

• Was a road made of silk

• Connected China to Europe for trade

• Was used only for military purposes

• Was the main road in Beijing

Which invention is ancient China famous for?

• Printing press

• Paper

• Steam engine

• Telescope

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A law about taxes

• The belief that the gods chose the emperor

• A type of ancient Chinese writing

• A famous Chinese festival

Which dynasty is known for its advances in bronze work and the use of oracle bones?

• Han Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

What was the main reason the ancient Chinese built terraces on hillsides?

• To build houses

• To grow crops

• To make roads

• To mine for gold

Which philosophy believed that people should live in harmony with nature?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism