History of China Quiz

What is one of the earliest forms of writing discovered in China?

• Oracle bone script

• Latin script

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

Which dynasty is credited with unifying China and starting the construction of the Great Wall?

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

During which period did the Han dynasty expand China's borders and establish the Silk Road?

• Warring States Period

• Three Kingdoms Period

• Golden Era

• Spring and Autumn Period

Which dynasty is known for issuing the first paper money backed by the government?

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

What was a significant cultural achievement during the Ming dynasty?

• Introduction of Buddhism

• Invention of gunpowder

• Voyages of Zheng He

• Construction of the Great Wall

What was the main reason for the decline of the Qing dynasty in the 19th century?

• Economic prosperity

• Invasion by the Mongols

• Internal rebellions and Western conflicts

• Natural disasters

Which event marked the end of the Chinese empire and the beginning of the Republic of China?

• Boxer Rebellion

• Taiping Rebellion

• Xinhai Revolution

• Opium Wars

Who established the People's Republic of China in 1949?

• Sun Yat-sen

• Chiang Kai-shek

• Deng Xiaoping

• Mao Zedong

What was the Great Leap Forward intended to achieve?

• Diplomatic relations

• Industrialization and collectivization

• Cultural revival

• Military expansion

What major change did Deng Xiaoping introduce to China's economy?

• Complete isolationism

• Return to a planned economy

• Introduction of capitalist elements

• Expansion of the Great Wall