Xia Dynasty History and Achievements

When did the Xia Dynasty begin and end?

• 2070 BC - 1600 BC

• 1000 BC - 500 BC

• 500 AD - 900 AD

• 2500 BC - 2000 BC

How many years did the Xia Dynasty rule?

• About 100 years

• About 250 years

• About 500 years

• About 1000 years

Which ancient text mentions the Xia Dynasty?

• The Art of War

• Records of the Grand Historian

• The Analects of Confucius

• Journey to the West

Who is considered the founder of the Xia Dynasty?

• Emperor Shun

• Yu the Great

• Gun

• Qi of Xia

What was Yu the Great famous for doing to help ancient China?

• Inventing writing

• Building the Great Wall

• Setting up canals to control floods

• Discovering gunpowder

How did Yu's father, Gun, try to stop the floods?

• By praying to the gods

• By building dikes and walls

• By moving people to higher ground

• By diverting the rivers

Who gave Yu the Great the throne, making him the first emperor of the Xia Dynasty?

• His son, Qi

• His minister, Gao Yao

• The last of the Five Emperors, Shun

• Tang of Shang

How did the method of choosing an emperor change after Yu the Great?

• Emperors were chosen by popular vote.

• Emperors were selected by a council of elders.

• The role of emperor became inherited, usually from father to son.

• Emperors were chosen based on their military strength.

How many provinces did Yu the Great establish, each with its own lord?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Twelve

Who became emperor after Yu the Great's death?

• His son, Qi

• His loyal minister, Gao Yao

• His companion, Yi

• Emperor Shun