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WorksheetsAncient China
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 9mins
What are the 4 Chinese Dynasties we have learned about? Check all that apply!
Shang
Zhou
Ming
Qin
Han
Wu, the Zhou King, claimed the Mandate of Heaven in 1122 BC.. What did he tell the Chinese people the Shang king did NOT have?
religions
Great Wall of China
virtues
Zhou
What exactly is the Mandate of Heaven?
The right to vote
monarchy
Knock Knock Knockin' on Heaven's Door
The right to rule given to the Chinese from the Gods
What is the definition of “public works”?
Structures built by God
Structures built by the government for everyone’s use
Structures built by Mr. Baker
Working out in the public for all to see
What is a present day example of "public works"? Check all that apply
Public libraries
highways
government buildings
animals
Front porches
Confucius believed that a good society was like a ___________ in which all members know their place and their responsibilities.
house
school
virtues
family
Legalism was a type of government that made people obey out of ________ not respect
loyalty
fear
fun
love
Who was Shi Huangdi?
Emperor of the Qin
Emperor of the Han
Emperor of the Shang
Emperor of the Zhou
This structure was over 5,000 miles long and protected China from outside invaders
Great Mountain of Webster
Nile River
pyramids
Great Wall of China
Which emperor created Legalism? (He was a very harsh and cruel ruler)
Han Gao Zu
Wu Di
Confucius
Shi Huangdi
The Great Wall of China was called the "wall of tears" because
A lot of people cried while building it
It rained a lot while building it
A lot of people died while building it
Crying is good for the soul
A bureaucracy is a _____________
a really long word
a type of government
a network of cell phones
network of government appointed officials
What does Han Gao Zu stand for?
Great lover of HAM
Great Founder of the Han
Great Founder of the Zoo
Great Founder of Qin
Who was Wu Di? When did he begin his rule? What was he known for? And what does PAX SINICA stand for? Check all that apply
Chinese Peace
He bought peace to China. Helped China expand by traveling along the Silk Road
An Egyptian Pharaoh
140 BC
A Han ruler/emperor
Why did Wu Di create the civil service test?
He wanted the most qualified people to work for the government.
He liked writing
He didn't have a reason
Just because
___________________________ was a major trade route stretching over 5,000 miles from China to Europe. It is important because it allowed China to connect and trade with other parts of the world.
Panama Canal
New Road
Highway 140
Silk Road
This dynasty was the longest lasting dynasty of China. Invented things like the cross bow and iron weapons. Confucius was during this time.
Han
Qin
Zhou
Shang
Great Wall was built during this dynasty. Harshly ruled (Legalism). China became unified. Shi Huangdi was the ruler.
Han
Shang
Zhou
Qin
Paper, wheelbarrow, and seismograph were invented during this dynasty. Han Gao Zu and Wu Di ruled during this time. Daoism was created.
Qin
Han
Zhou
Shang
A religion and philosophy that believes the key to long life and happiness is to accept life as it is.
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Daoism
The ideas of the Chinese philosopher Confucius which became a guide for the way people lived.
Daoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Chinese teachings that people obey out of fear not respect.
monarchy
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
Animal bones used by the Shang kings to speak to their ancestors.
oracle bones
psychics
knee bone
leg bone
Being obedient and devoted to one’s parents and elders.
filling up a pepsi
lawlessness
filial piety
Daoism
Click 4 of the Chinese CONTRIBUTIONS that we still see or use today
Plow
Iron Weapons
Paper
Wheelbarrow
Judaism
Click 4 more Chinese contributions that we still see or use today
Great Wall of China
Confucianism
Pyramids
Daoism
Seismorgraph
