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China - Blue

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Grandmother Fa asks: Why was the Great Wall built?

a)

To keep out invaders

b)

To stop flooding

c)

To attract tourism

d)

To block winds

2.

Why did they build the Terracotta clay soldiers for Emperor Qin?

a)

To represent the wars in China

b)

To guard Emperor Qin in the afterlife

c)

To show how many people died

d)

To show archeologists how advanced their culture was

3.

As someone who seeks wisdom like Mulan, I wonder: In Ancient China, Confucius was well-known as a ____________?

a)

king

b)

philosopher

c)

warrior

d)

god

4.

If I may ask, as someone who seeks harmony in my village, what is the idea called where a peaceful society is created through mutual respect and kindness among all people?

a)

Buddhism.

b)

Confucianism

c)

Hinduism.

d)

Taoism.

5.

As I prepare to defend my homeland, can you tell me which country lies to the north of China?

a)

Korea

b)

Mongolia

c)

Pakistan

d)

India

6.

As I ride across these endless fields, I wonder—what do we call this vast area of grassland?

a)

savanna

b)

steppe

c)

desert

d)

plateau

7.

As someone who has seen the might of the imperial navy, can you tell me who was the Admiral of imperial China that made seven grand voyages, including to India and Africa?

a)

Genghis Khan

b)

Kublai Khan

c)

Marco Polo

d)

Zheng He

8.

Tell me, as someone who has seen many emperors come and go, what do you call a line of rulers descended from one family?

a)

dynasty

b)

imperial

c)

Confucianism

d)

civil service examination

9.

Honorable friend, do you know the name of the Venetian trader who journeyed along the Silk Roads and became an advisor to Kublai Khan?

a)

Genghis Khan

b)

Kublai Khan

c)

Marco Polo

d)

Zheng He

10.

My ancestors often spoke of great teachers. Tell me, Lao-Tzu is considered the founder of which path?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Taoism

d)

Shinto

11.

As I prepare to bring honor to my family, I wonder: which philosophy or religion teaches us to live in harmony with nature?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Shintoism

d)

Daoism

12.

Hey there! As someone who knows a thing or two about strong women, let me ask you: True or False: Empress Wu was the ONLY woman who ruled China ALONE?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Hey, do you know which religion Empress Wu made the state religion during her reign? (Take a look at this symbol!)

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Taoism

d)

Islam

e)

Hinduism

14.

If I were to describe the Emperor of Qin, who followed Legalism, what two words would I use? (Imagine Mushu whispering this to you!)

a)

strong and cruel

b)

weak and lonely

c)

compassionate and kind

15.

Tough Emperor Qin was actually afraid of

a)

his enemies

b)

dying

c)

his mother

16.

As someone who has seen the Mongols in action, can you tell me what they were very skilled at?

a)

horsemen

b)

builders

c)

naval commanders

d)

mathematicians

17.

What are nomads?

a)

people who wander around from place to place

b)

people who make large cities

c)

people who attack

d)

people who live in deserts only

18.

Do you know where the Mongols, the ones threatening our land, are from?

a)

northern Asia

b)

southern Asia

c)

West Africa

d)

Japan

19.

Honored guest, do you know where Marco Polo, the famous traveler who visited our land, was from?

a)

China

b)

Venice, Italy

c)

Greenland

d)

Silk Road

20.

As someone from my village in ancient China, I wonder: The Silk Road connected which two continents?

a)

Asia and Africa

b)

Australia and Europe

c)

Europe and Asia

d)

North America and Europe

21.

As someone who has faced many battles, I wonder: who is the most successful pirate of all time?

a)

Ching Shih

b)

Fu Hao

c)

Zheng He

d)

Blackbeard

22.

As someone who knows the weight of duty and honor, can you tell me which of these figures was not only a general, but also a priestess, a queen, involved in human sacrifice, and missed dearly by her husband upon her death?

a)

Empress Wu

b)

Ching Shih

c)

Fu Hao

d)

Mulan

23.

Brave warrior, can you tell me which country is shown here? Our ancestors would be proud if you know!

a)

Japan

b)

South Korea

c)

North Korea

d)

Mongolia

e)

Russia

24.
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Mongolia
25.
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Mongolia
26.
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Mongolia
27.
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Mongolia
28.
a)
Brunei
b)
North Korea
c)
South Korea
d)
Cambodia
29.
a)
Brunei
b)
North Korea
c)
South Korea
d)
Cambodia
30.

As someone from China, like me, Mulan, can you tell me which religion traveled all the way from India to our land?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Daoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Legalism

31.

If you were training to defend China, which belief system would say that people are foolish and need to be ruled with strict laws?

a)

Confusianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

32.

As a warrior seeking wisdom for my people, I must ask: Hanfeizi came up with the philosophy known as:

a)

Legalism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Transcendentalism

33.

If you were in my village, which belief system would you say teaches us to respect our families, show kindness, and help others?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

34.

As a ruler, do you think the Mandate of Heaven is needed to rule? If disasters and disorder happen, would the gods be angry and allow the people to rebel?

a)

True

b)

False

35.

As someone who knows a thing or two about strength and courage, I wonder—do you know which princess was the undefeated wrestling champion of Mongolia?

a)

Ching Shin

b)

Fu Hao

c)

Mulan

d)

Khutulun

36.

Honorable warrior, do you know which Ancient Chinese King first began work on the Great Wall?

a)

Han

b)

Ming

c)

Tang

d)

Qin

37.

As someone who has seen the Great Wall up close, which of these statements do you think is true?

a)

Most workers were proud to be a part of the construction of the Great Wall.

b)

All of the Great Wall has been preserved.

c)

The Great Wall was really many walls that were connected and extended.

d)

The brick part of the Great Wall was built during the Shang Dynasty.

38.

As a warrior of China, I have heard many tales from travelers. Tell me, which emperor became friends with Marco Polo when he visited China?

a)

Emperor Qin

b)

Empress Wu

c)

Genghis Khan

d)

Kublai Khan

39.

As Mulan, I often think about honoring my family. What is the term for the responsibility of children to respect, obey, and care for their parents?

a)

Mandate of Heaven

b)

filial piety

c)

Legalism

d)

Dao

40.

As someone living in China, I’ve heard elders talk about the Mandate of Heaven. Can you tell me, what is the best definition of the Mandate of Heaven?

a)

Using force to rule

b)

creating a dynasty of pharaohs

c)

the idea that the gods gave the rulers the right to rule

d)

Praying and asking Jesus to forgive their sins so they can go to heaven

41.

Tell me, as someone who has seen many battles, do you know why so many towns surrendered to the Mongols without a fight?

a)

they heard rumors about how the Mongols treated those who stood up to them

b)

the Mongols said they would pay the townspeople to surrender

42.

After Genghis Khan died, do you know what the Mongols did next? Was it that they _______________?

a)

conquered territory from China to Poland

b)

were defeated by the Muslims

c)

decided to attack England

d)

became a peaceful group

43.

Which of the following about Genghis Khan is correct? Imagine you are learning about great leaders, just like I did on my journey. What do you think is true about him?

a)

He was named after his grandfather

b)

After his father died, he assumed the title of tribal chief.

c)

he conquered China and Eastern Europe

d)

He established the Mongol Empire

44.

Do you know where the great Genghis Khan came from?

a)

China

b)

Mongolia

c)

Japan

d)

Korea

45.

Which of the following was NOT a belief of Confucius?

a)

Moral leadership over laws

b)

Importance of the family

c)

Leaders should set a good example

d)

Need for harsh laws

46.

According to Confucius, strength of the _________ lead to strength of the nation.

a)

Family

b)

Goverment

c)

King

d)

Army

47.

Living in harmony with 'the Way,' universe is a balance of opposites, rulers should be less involved

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

48.

People are bad and need to be controlled, society needs strict laws and punishments

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

49.

The ocean to the east of China is known as the ______________.

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Arctic Ocean

d)

Pacific Ocean

50.

Ancient China was surrounded by deserts, mountains, and oceans. What impact did these have on the culture?

a)

They helped to integrate the cultures of other regions.

b)

They helped China establish trade with other regions.

c)

They isolated China allowing it to develop independently.

51.

On which continent is China located?

a)

Australia

b)

India

c)

Asia

d)

Antarctica

52.
What were the two major rivers of Ancient China? 
a)
Nile and Amazon
b)
Yangtze and Yellow
c)
Mississippi and Ganges
d)
Tigris and Euphrates
53.

Some of the early chinese writing was discovered on

a)

mud bricks

b)

papyrus

c)

cattle and sheep bones

d)

stone

54.

Shang rulers consulted ________ ________ before making important decisions. They had priests study the pattern of the cracks as they heated them with fire.

a)

oracle bones

b)

official soldiers

c)

bamboo shoots

d)

silk scarves

55.

The people of the Shang Dynasty worshiped many different gods. This meant that they were a ______________ religion

a)

polytheistic

b)

monotheistic

56.

Title given to Mongol leaders; means "supreme ruler"

a)

Barter

b)

Great Wall

c)

Philosopher

d)

Khan

57.

The first emperor of China who united China under one rule

a)

Khan

b)

Qin

c)

Mongols

d)

Confuscius

58.

Ancient trade route between China and Europe. Helped spread goods and ideas

a)

Mandate of Heaven

b)

Trade Network

c)

The Silk Road

d)

Barter

59.

Which philosophy believes humans are born evil?

a)

Legalism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Doaism

60.
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Mongolia
61.
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Mongolia
62.
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Mongolia
63.
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Mongolia
64.
a)
Indonesia
b)
Malaysia
c)
Myanmar
d)
Nepal
65.

What nation is highlighted on the map?

a)

Taiwan

b)

South Korea

c)

Hong Kong

d)

Japan

66.

What nation is highlighted on the map?

a)

South Korea

b)

North Korea

c)

Mongolia

d)

Taiwan

67.

What nation is highlighted on the map?

a)

South Korea

b)

North Korea

c)

Mongolia

d)

Japan

68.

What nation is highlighted on the map?

a)

South Korea

b)

North Korea

c)

Japan

d)

Taiwan

69.

What unique city is highlighted on the map?

a)

Hong Kong

b)

Taipei

c)

Tokyo

d)

Beijing

70.

What nation is highlighted on the map?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

Mongolia

d)

Russia

71.

What nation is highlighted on the map?

a)

China

b)

Mongolia

c)

South Korea

d)

North Korea

72.

Who was the first leader of the Mongol Empire?

a)

Kublai Khan

b)

Genghis Khan

c)

Khutulun

d)

Ogodei