Chinese Dynasties and Historical Events Quiz

What event marked the beginning of the Period of Disunion in China?

• The construction of the Great Wall

• The death of Emperor Yangdi

• The fall of the Han Empire

• The rise of Buddhism in China

What is the Period of Disunion?

• A time of peace and prosperity

• A period when China was unified under one ruler

• A time when China had no central government and was divided into several kingdoms

• The rule of Empress Wu

Who founded the Sui Dynasty and unified China around 589 CE?

• Li Shimin

• Yang Jian

• Empress Wu

• Han Wudi

What was the Grand Canal’s main purpose?

• To serve as a military base

• To link China to Europe

• To connect northern and southern China for trade and transport

• To divide territories

What led to the fall of the Sui Dynasty?

• Foreign invasions

• The rise of Buddhism

• Farmer revolts and Emperor Yangdi’s death

• Loss of the Silk Road

Who founded the Tang Dynasty?

• A former Han emperor

• A nomadic king

• A former Sui official

• A Mongol warrior

What was the Equal Field System used for during the Tang Dynasty?

• To build roads

• To train the army

• To distribute land fairly and manage taxes

• To punish nobles

What is the Civil Service Exam?

• A military entrance test

• A religious ritual

• A test to determine if someone could serve in the government

• A trade licensing test

Who was Empress Wu and what was notable about her rule?

• A general who defeated the Turks

• The first woman to rule China alone, known for her intelligence and strong leadership

• A monk who spread Buddhism

• A nomadic leader who became emperor

What factor did NOT contribute to the Tang Dynasty’s decline?

• Attacks by Turks

• Korean revolts

• Empress Wu’s death

• Anti-Buddhist campaigns