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Ancient China

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who did the "mandate of heaven" apply to?

a)

gods

b)

The emperor

c)

Peasants

d)

Officials and the Emperor

2.

B in BOLTSS stands for...

a)

Barrier

b)

Beware

c)

Border

d)

Bus Station

3.

In what dynasty did Confucius live?

a)

Zhou

b)

Shang

c)

Qin

d)

Han

4.

What geographical features of China kept it separated from the rest of the world? (Hint: its 3 of these!)

a)

The Gobi Desert

b)

Rainforests

c)

The Himalayas

d)

Pacific Ocean

5.

Why were the craftsmen (Gong) more respected than the merchants (Shang)?

a)

Because they owned land

b)

Because of their friendship with the emperor

c)

Because of their money

d)

Because of their skills

6.

What are the Five Virtues of Confucianism?

a)

Benevolence, Righteousness, Trustworthiness, Propriety & Wisdom

b)

Righteousness, Humility, Kindness, Propriety & Wisdom

c)

Trustworthiness, Kindness, Family, Community & Wisdom

d)

Benevolence, Righteousness, Trustworthiness, Propriety & Generosity

7.

What kind of money was first used in Ancient China?

(a)  

8.

(a)   is the characteristics of having knowledge, experience, and good judgment in any given situation.

9.

What type of geographical feature are the Himalayas?

a)

Grassland

b)

Desert

c)

Mountain range

d)

Lake

10.

Paper money was first standardised in the....

a)

Shang Dynasty

b)

Xia Dynasty

c)

Song Dynasty

d)

Qin Dynasty

11.

Confucius said: “if one is _________, others will give one responsibility."

a)

Trustworthy

b)

Skilled

c)

Kind

d)

Open-minded

12.

In what dynasty was the term "emperor" first used?

a)

Song

b)

Xia

c)

Zhou

d)

Qin

13.

The Great Wall of China was built in the...

a)

Shang Dynasty

b)

Zhou Dynasty

c)

Qin Dynasty

d)

Song Dynasty

14.

The Gobi Desert helped keep China safe from invaders except from the (a)   , because their country was located in it.

15.

Using your skills to help others and not expecting anything in return is an example of which of the Five Virtues in Confucianism?

a)

Kindness

b)

Charity

c)

Wisdom

d)

Benevolence

16.

Who were the least respected in Ancient China's social hierarchy?

(a)  

17.

What did the circle and square represent on the first copper coins from the Qin Dynasty?

a)

Heaven and earth

b)

The moon and earth

c)

The people and the Emperor

d)

Water and land