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Worksheets7年级 中文 - Chinese History (Modern VS Old Beijing)
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Where is the capital of China?
Chengdu
Shanghai
Beijing
Sichuan
The capital of China has since been the capital since the 1400s.
True or False?
True
False
Where is the place that once used to be the home to emperors and empresses for almost 500 years in Beijing, China?
The Great Wall
Tiananmen Square
The Forbidden City
The Temple of Heaven
The Summer Palace
In which year was the Summer Olympics held in Beijing, China?
2008
1996
2012
2004
2016
Beijing has a population over...
Choose the most appropriate answer.
25 million
7 million
19 million
14 million
21 million
Beijing is a very modern city...
with many ancient monuments.
with very minimal ancient monuments.
Beijing is one of the oldest cities, as old as...
Prague, Czech Republic
Hanoi, Vietnam
London, England/United Kingdom
Quito, Ecuador
Athens, Greece
Beijing became the Northern capital city in 1421 under the...
Ming Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
The 2nd emperor of the Ming Dynasty decided to make Beijing the capital because the previous dynasty was a...
Uyghur one.
Ozbek one.
Mongol one.
Tibetan one.
Miao one.
The Mongols (Mongolians)...
were a constant threat to China.
were invaders who took over China.
invaded many large areas of Asia.
As the Mongols were a constant threat to China, it was important to keep a close eye on their movements from the north, so the capital was moved to Beijing.
True or False?
True
False
When was the Ming Dynasty?
221-206 B.C.
220-589 A.D.
1046-771 B.C.
1368-1644 A.D.
2070-1600 B.C.
Why did the Ming Dynasty collapse?
Due to...
the 1911/Xinhai Revolution.
political instability.
the Manchurian invaders from the north.
the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
a disastrous harvest precipitated by drought.
The Forbidden City is located in Beijing and was the home to emperors and empresses.
True or False?
True
False
The Forbidden City IS NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
True or False?
True
False
The structures of the Forbidden City are made/built from...
tiles
marble
wood
rocks
concrete and steel
The Forbidden City was constructed during the following time frame...
1406-1420
1312-1328
1502-1521
1600-1610
The Forbidden Palace is around...
116 acres
(469, 435 m2)
143 acres
(578, 700 m2)
178 acres
(720, 000 m2)
200 acres
(809, 371 m2)
The Forbidden City consists of 980 buildings and 8704 rooms and is divided into...
2 parts
3 parts
4 parts
5 parts
6 parts
The Forbidden City was divided into 2 parts: the Outer (Front) Court and the Inner (Back) Court.
What was the purpose of the Outer (Inner) Court?
It was for personal use of the emperor.
This was where all the important decisions about the empire were made.
The Outer Court of the Forbidden City was where...
the emperor used to stay.
all the important decisions about the empire were made.
How many halls are there in the Outer Court?
___ enormous courts.
1
2
3
4
5
What are the 2 halls that DO NOT make up the Outer Court of the Forbidden City?
The Hall of...
Central Harmony
Preserving Harmony
Supreme Harmony
Eternal Harmony
Universal Harmony
Who waited at the gate to the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City to hear from the emperor early, every morning?
There are 2 correct answers.
Government Officials
Farmers and Peasants
Generals
Nobles
Artisans and Craftsmen
Lower officials were received in the Hall of Supreme Harmony and small ceremonies were held here.
True or False?
True
False
In which Hall was the Emperor's throne in the Forbidden City?
The Hall of Supreme Harmony
太和殿 tài hé diàn
The Hall of Central Harmony
中和殿 zhōng hé diàn
The Hall of Preserving Harmony
保和殿 bǎo hé diàn
The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the largest hall; 37 by 64 metres in size.
Yes or No?
Yes
No
There are also halls in the Inner Court of the Forbidden City.
What are they? Choose all correct options.
Palace of Earthly Tranquility
坤宁宫 kūn níng gōng
The Hall of Union
交泰殿 jiāo tài diàn
Palace of Heavenly Purity
乾清宫 qián qīng gōng
The Inner Court of the Forbidden City was the emperor's personal space.
There is also a section that was devoted to the living quarters of the emperor's ________.
parents
children
wives
servants
grandchildren
The Forbidden City is enclosed by walls that are over ____ metres high.
What goes in the blank? Choose the most correct answer.
9
10
11
12
13
In ancient times, the Forbidden City was a place where anyone could enter.
Yes or No?
Yes
No
There is a moat located around and outside the walls of the Forbidden City which is _____ metres wide.
Fill in the blank.
52
93
64
81
70
The Palace's buildings in the Forbidden City are incredibly ornate and beautifully decorated.
Choose all suitable facts.
The Forbidden City has...
blue decorations
red walls
yellow rooves
green decorations
Beijing was the heart of government affairs for over 600 years.
True or False?
True
False
Beijing has contributed to Chinese history and culture in many ways and one of them is traditional, dramatic art, famous for its elaborate and stylised costumes, known as...
Mahjong
Martial Arts
Peking Opera
Ceramics
Peking Opera involves...
Choose all possible options.
distinctive makeup
cacophonous music
spectacular dances
extravagant acrobatic routines
acting
The best known and closet sections to Beijing of the Great Wall of China were built during the...
Yuan Dynasty
Liao Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Sui Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Who were the 2 famous Mongols who conquered China?
Genghis Khan
Hisson Ogodei
Kublai Khan
Bogd Khan
Jügderdemidiin Gürragchaa
The Manchu people, also called Man, lived for many centuries, mainly in Manchuria, which is now __________ _________.
Southwest Asia
Northeast Asia
The Great Wall of China can be seen from _______, but only from low earth orbit distance and in the right conditions.
space
moon
sun
The Great Wall of China is known to be approximately 21, 196.18 km (13, 170. 6956 miles).
True or False?
True
False
What are some modern Beijing buildings?
Choose all possible options.
Beijing National Stadium
Galaxy Soho
Leeza Soho
CITIC Tower
CCTV Headquarters
Besides the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square and the Temple of Heaven, what are some other historical sites in Beijing?
Choose all correct answers.
Summer Palace
Jinli Pedestrian Street
Sun and Moon Pagodas
The Terracotta Warriors
798 Art Zone
What are the Chinese historical sites that are NOT located in Beijing?
Choose all correct answers.
Jingshan Park
Potala Palace
Mogao Grottoes (Caves)
3 Confucius Sites
The Bund
What are some must-try street foods in Beijing?
Choose all possible options.
羊肉串儿
yáng ròu chuànr
Lamb Skewers
臭豆腐
chòu dòufu
Stinky Tofu
糖葫芦 tánghúlu
Candied Chinese Hawthorn on a Bamboo Skewer
煎饼 jiān bing
A Chinese-Style Crêpe
饺子 和 包子 jiǎozi hé bāozi
Dumplings & Steamed Stuffed Buns
What are some unusual dishes that we can find in Beijing, China?
Choose all that apply.
Insect Skewers like grasshopper, scorpion, silkworms, etc.
Donkey Burgers
Century Egg (Preserved Egg)
Stinky Tofu
Bamboo Rice
Popular Chinese dishes that we can find in Beijing are...
北京烤鸭
Běijīng kǎoyā
Peking/Roast Duck
炸酱面
zhá jiàng miàn
Noodles with Soybean Paste
褡裢火烧
dālián huǒshāo
Fried Wheaten Pancake with Fillings
豌豆黄
wān dòu huáng
Pea Flour Cake
驴打滚
lǘ dǎ gǔn
Rolling Donkey - White Glutinous Rice rolled with Red Bean Paste
'干沟土豆 gàn gōu tǔdòu' = Slices of potato, crispy pork and chillies simmer in an iron pot atop an open flame.
'京酱肉丝 jīng jiàng ròu sī' = Sliced pork cooked in a sweet bean sauce served with soy bean wraps.
These are both popular dishes in Beijing.
True or False?
True
False
