Chinese History Quiz

Which dynasty was founded by Wu Wang?

• Chou Dynasty

• Ch’in Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

Who was known as the “greatest disciple of Confucius”?

• Mencius

• Lao Tzu

• Sun Tzu

• Po Chu-I

The Tang Dynasty was founded in which city?

• Xian

• Beijing

• Nanjing

• Luoyang

Who restored the Confucian classics in schools and civil service?

• Ming emperors

• Yuan rulers

• Sung generals

• Tang scholars

Which dynasty was the last in Chinese history?

• Manchu Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

Who led the Manchus to conquer China?

• Taitsung

• Wu Wang

• Li Yuan

• Genghis Khan

The Book of Odes consists mainly of:

• Lengthy lyrical poems

• Short proverbs

• Religious chants

• Dramatic plays

The Plateau of Tibet is associated with which major country?

• China

• Mongolia

• Nepal

• Korea

Which Chinese poet was a public official inspired by strong conscience and known for satirical verses?

• Po Chu-I

• Li Po

• Tu Fu

• Lao Tzu

The Ch’in Dynasty lasted from 221 BC to:

• 206 BC

• 190 BC

• 200 BC

• 210 BC