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Ancient China Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a dynasty?

a)

The home of the emporer and his family

b)

The center of town where all trade takes place

c)

The religion followed by the majority of the Chinese

d)

A line of rulers for a country that are from the same family

2.

What was the route called that connected China to Europe for trading?

a)

The Great Wall

b)

Grand Canal

c)

Silk Road

d)

Silk Trail

3.

1. The existence of the Xia dynasty is disputed because

a)

There is not enough archaeological evidence

b)

There was no real emperor

c)

It did exist ... what are you talking about

d)

None of the above

4.

5. What are the warring periods?

a)

Periods of worrying

b)

Period of warning for natural disasters

c)

Periods of civil wars, instability, suffering, and violence

d)

none of the above

5.

7. Which of the following is related to Confucianism?

a)

The Art of War

b)

Ying Yang

c)

Meritocracy

d)

The Analects

6.

8. What is Daoism?

a)

You must be one with the ((force)) and let things flow…be like water. Live in harmony.

b)

You must be the force and join the dark side

c)

It is a philosophy that pushes people to doubt everything around them

d)

It is a philosophy that makes people think about the unknown

7.

9. Who were the Terracotta soldiers?

a)

Soldiers that worked in the great wall of China

b)

Soldiers that were created out of clay to guard the emperor's tomb

c)

Soldiers that were sent out to defend trade in the silk road

d)

Soldiers who were in charge of burning all the books in the empire

8.

10. Which of the following is one of China's great rivers?

a)

The Nile River

b)

The Huang He River

c)

The Indus River

d)

The Tigris River

9.

Which of the following is the longest river in China used for travel?

a)

The Yangtze River

b)

The Euphrates River

c)

The Nile River

d)

The Indus River

10.

How is Ancient China's government SIMILAR to Ancient Egypt's?

a)

They both have governments

b)

They both use dynasties to rule.

c)

They both were developed near a great river

d)

They both are civilizations

11.

What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?

a)

To look really cool.

b)

To protect their civilization from invasions

c)

To make others notice how great they are.

d)

None of the above

12.

Which ancient Chinese philosophy believed strict laws and harsh punishments would lead to proper behavior?

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Shintoism

d)

Legalism

13.
What were oracle bones used for?
a)
Cooking
b)
Telling stories
c)
sending letters to family members
d)
Asking for advice from the gods
14.

What Chinese philosophy says people should live in harmony with nature?

a)

Legalism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Daoism

d)

Christianity

15.
The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods & Heaven is called...
a)
The Mandate of Heaven
b)
The Dynasty Cycle
c)
The Heavenly Commandments
d)
The Oracle Bones
16.
How is silk made?
a)
poinsetta plant
b)
cocoon of a worm
c)
Rice
d)
millet
17.

What is known as "China's Sorrow"?

a)
Death of emperors in the Shang dynasty
b)
Flooding of the Yellow River
c)
Difference in social class
18.

Based on your prior knowledge and the information below, which philosophy is being described?


Places the needs of the family and community above your own; Live by the Golden Rule; Follow your ancestors’ beliefs; Seek knowledge; If everyone carried out his or her duties, society would do well.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Daoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Legalism

19.
A source that is original, from the time period & a first hand account
a)
Primary 
b)
Secondary 
20.

Information that was created by someone who was not present at the time of the event is called:

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source