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7年级 中文 - Chinese History (Modern VS Old Beijing)

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where is the capital of China?

a)

Chengdu

b)

Shanghai

c)

Beijing

d)

Sichuan

2.

The capital of China has since been the capital since the 1400s.

True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Where is the place that once used to be the home to emperors and empresses for almost 500 years in Beijing, China?

a)

The Great Wall

b)

Tiananmen Square

c)

The Forbidden City

d)

The Temple of Heaven

e)

The Summer Palace

4.

In which year was the Summer Olympics held in Beijing, China?

a)

2008

b)

1996

c)

2012

d)

2004

e)

2016

5.

Beijing has a population over...

Choose the most appropriate answer.

a)

25 million

b)

7 million

c)

19 million

d)

14 million

e)

21 million

6.

Beijing is a very modern city...

a)

with many ancient monuments.

b)

with very minimal ancient monuments.

7.

Beijing is one of the oldest cities, as old as...

a)

Prague, Czech Republic

b)

Hanoi, Vietnam

c)

London, England/United Kingdom

d)

Quito, Ecuador

e)

Athens, Greece

8.

Beijing became the Northern capital city in 1421 under the...

a)

Ming Dynasty

b)

Tang Dynasty

c)

Song Dynasty

d)

Han Dynasty

e)

Zhou Dynasty

9.

The 2nd emperor of the Ming Dynasty decided to make Beijing the capital because the previous dynasty was a...

a)

Uyghur one.

b)

Ozbek one.

c)

Mongol one.

d)

Tibetan one.

e)

Miao one.

10.

The Mongols (Mongolians)...

a)

were a constant threat to China.

b)

were invaders who took over China.

c)

invaded many large areas of Asia.

11.

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?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

When was the Ming Dynasty?

a)

221-206 B.C.

b)

220-589 A.D.

c)

1046-771 B.C.

d)

1368-1644 A.D.

e)

2070-1600 B.C.

13.

Why did the Ming Dynasty collapse?

Due to...

a)

the 1911/Xinhai Revolution.

b)

political instability.

c)

the Manchurian invaders from the north.

d)

the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

e)

a disastrous harvest precipitated by drought.

14.

The Forbidden City is located in Beijing and was the home to emperors and empresses.

True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The Forbidden City IS NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The structures of the Forbidden City are made/built from...

a)

tiles

b)

marble

c)

wood

d)

rocks

e)

concrete and steel

17.

The Forbidden City was constructed during the following time frame...

a)

1406-1420

b)

1312-1328

c)

1502-1521

d)

1600-1610

18.

The Forbidden Palace is around...

a)

116 acres

(469, 435 m2)

b)

143 acres

(578, 700 m2)

c)

178 acres

(720, 000 m2)

d)

200 acres

(809, 371 m2)

19.

The Forbidden City consists of 980 buildings and 8704 rooms and is divided into...

a)

2 parts

b)

3 parts

c)

4 parts

d)

5 parts

e)

6 parts

20.

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?

a)

It was for personal use of the emperor.

b)

This was where all the important decisions about the empire were made.

21.

The Outer Court of the Forbidden City was where...

a)

the emperor used to stay.

b)

all the important decisions about the empire were made.

22.

How many halls are there in the Outer Court?

___ enormous courts.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

23.

What are the 2 halls that DO NOT make up the Outer Court of the Forbidden City?

The Hall of...

a)

Central Harmony

b)

Preserving Harmony

c)

Supreme Harmony

d)

Eternal Harmony

e)

Universal Harmony

24.

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.

a)

Government Officials

b)

Farmers and Peasants

c)

Generals

d)

Nobles

e)

Artisans and Craftsmen

25.

Lower officials were received in the Hall of Supreme Harmony and small ceremonies were held here.

True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

26.

In which Hall was the Emperor's throne in the Forbidden City?

a)

The Hall of Supreme Harmony

太和殿 tài hé diàn

b)

The Hall of Central Harmony

中和殿 zhōng hé diàn

c)

The Hall of Preserving Harmony

保和殿 bǎo hé diàn

27.

The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the largest hall; 37 by 64 metres in size.

Yes or No?

a)

Yes

b)

No

28.

There are also halls in the Inner Court of the Forbidden City.

What are they? Choose all correct options.

a)

Palace of Earthly Tranquility

坤宁宫 kūn níng gōng

b)

The Hall of Union

交泰殿 jiāo tài diàn

c)

Palace of Heavenly Purity

乾清宫 qián qīng gōng

29.

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 ________.

a)

parents

b)

children

c)

wives

d)

servants

e)

grandchildren

30.

The Forbidden City is enclosed by walls that are over ____ metres high.

What goes in the blank? Choose the most correct answer.

a)

9

b)

10

c)

11

d)

12

e)

13

31.

In ancient times, the Forbidden City was a place where anyone could enter.

Yes or No?

a)

Yes

b)

No

32.

There is a moat located around and outside the walls of the Forbidden City which is _____ metres wide.

Fill in the blank.

a)

52

b)

93

c)

64

d)

81

e)

70

33.

The Palace's buildings in the Forbidden City are incredibly ornate and beautifully decorated.

Choose all suitable facts.

The Forbidden City has...

a)

blue decorations

b)

red walls

c)

yellow rooves

d)

green decorations

34.

Beijing was the heart of government affairs for over 600 years.

True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

35.

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...

a)

Mahjong

b)

Martial Arts

c)

Peking Opera

d)

Ceramics

36.

Peking Opera involves...

Choose all possible options.

a)

distinctive makeup

b)

cacophonous music

c)

spectacular dances

d)

extravagant acrobatic routines

e)

acting

37.

The best known and closet sections to Beijing of the Great Wall of China were built during the...

a)

Yuan Dynasty

b)

Liao Dynasty

c)

Ming Dynasty

d)

Sui Dynasty

e)

Song Dynasty

38.

Who were the 2 famous Mongols who conquered China?

a)

Genghis Khan

b)

Hisson Ogodei

c)

Kublai Khan

d)

Bogd Khan

e)

Jügderdemidiin Gürragchaa

39.

The Manchu people, also called Man, lived for many centuries, mainly in Manchuria, which is now __________ _________.

a)

Southwest Asia

b)

Northeast Asia

40.

The Great Wall of China can be seen from _______, but only from low earth orbit distance and in the right conditions.

a)

space

b)

moon

c)

sun

41.

The Great Wall of China is known to be approximately 21, 196.18 km (13, 170. 6956 miles).

True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

42.

What are some modern Beijing buildings?

Choose all possible options.

a)

Beijing National Stadium

b)

Galaxy Soho

c)

Leeza Soho

d)

CITIC Tower

e)

CCTV Headquarters

43.

Besides the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square and the Temple of Heaven, what are some other historical sites in Beijing?

Choose all correct answers.

a)

Summer Palace

b)

Jinli Pedestrian Street

c)

Sun and Moon Pagodas

d)

The Terracotta Warriors

e)

798 Art Zone

44.

What are the Chinese historical sites that are NOT located in Beijing?

Choose all correct answers.

a)

Jingshan Park

b)

Potala Palace

c)

Mogao Grottoes (Caves)

d)

3 Confucius Sites

e)

The Bund

45.

What are some must-try street foods in Beijing?

Choose all possible options.

a)

羊肉串儿

yáng ròu chuànr

Lamb Skewers

b)

臭豆腐

chòu dòufu

Stinky Tofu

c)

糖葫芦 tánghúlu

Candied Chinese Hawthorn on a Bamboo Skewer

d)

煎饼 jiān bing

A Chinese-Style Crêpe

e)

饺子 和 包子 jiǎozi hé bāozi

Dumplings & Steamed Stuffed Buns

46.

What are some unusual dishes that we can find in Beijing, China?

Choose all that apply.

a)

Insect Skewers like grasshopper, scorpion, silkworms, etc.

b)

Donkey Burgers

c)

Century Egg (Preserved Egg)

d)

Stinky Tofu

e)

Bamboo Rice

47.

Popular Chinese dishes that we can find in Beijing are...

a)

北京烤鸭

Běijīng kǎoyā

Peking/Roast Duck

b)

炸酱面

zhá jiàng miàn

Noodles with Soybean Paste

c)

褡裢火烧

dālián huǒshāo

Fried Wheaten Pancake with Fillings

d)

豌豆黄

wān dòu huáng

Pea Flour Cake

e)

驴打滚

lǘ dǎ gǔn

Rolling Donkey - White Glutinous Rice rolled with Red Bean Paste

48.

'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?

a)

True

b)

False