Ancient China Quiz

When did civilization in China begin?

• More than 2,000 years ago

• More than 3,000 years ago

• More than 4,000 years ago

• More than 5,000 years ago

What are the two major river systems in China mentioned in the text?

• Yangtze River and Huang He (Yellow River)

• Nile River and Amazon River

• Ganges River and Indus River

• Mississippi River and Missouri River

What nickname was given to the Huang He due to its frequent flooding?

• China's Joy

• China's Sorrow

• China's Hope

• China's River

What did the early engineers of ancient China learn to control along the Huang He?

• Water pollution

• Flooding

• River navigation

• Fishing techniques

Ancient China was surrounded by desert, mountains, and ocean. What impact (effect) did these natural borders have on the culture?

• They caused China to constantly be at war with other world civilizations.

• They helped China to establish trade with other Civilizations.

• They isolated Chinese civilization, enabling it to develop independently.

• The geographical features had no impact on Ancient China.

What major geographical feature served as the southern border of Ancient China?

• Himalaya Mountains

• The Yellow River

• Gobi Desert

• The Yangtze River

What new crops were introduced in the 16th century in ancient China?

• Wheat and barley

• Sweet potatoes, maize, and peanuts

• Rice and millet

• Tea and sugar

Who was the first emperor of unified China?

• Liu Bang

• Qin Shi Huang

• Kublai Khan

• Sun Tzu

What was one of the major contributions of the Qin Dynasty?

• Invention of paper

• Development of the written language

• Establishment of the Silk Road

• Introduction of Buddhism

Which dynasty came into power by overthrowing the rule of the Mongols?

• Qing dynasty

• Ming dynasty

• Han dynasty

• Tang dynasty