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Ancient China Quiz

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where is China located?

a)
South America
b)
Europe
c)
Africa
d)
East Asia
e)

Antarctica

2.

What are the two main rivers in China?

a)
Ganges River and Danube River
b)
Mississippi River and Colorado River
c)
Yangtze River and Yellow River
d)
Amazon River and Nile River
3.

What other geographic features surround China? In what part of the country are they located?

a)
The surrounding geographic features of China include countries like Brazil, Australia, and Germany. They are located in the northern part of the country.
b)
The geographic features surrounding China are the Sahara Desert, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Alps. They are located in the central part of the country.
c)
China is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Indian Ocean. These features are located in the eastern part of the country.
d)
The surrounding geographic features of China include countries like Russia, Mongolia, India, and bodies of water like the Yellow Sea, East China Sea, and South China Sea. The Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau are located in the southwest part of the country.
4.

What is the highest mountain in the world, located partially in China?

a)
K2
b)
Mount Everest
c)
Makalu
d)
Kangchenjunga
5.

How do natural barriers impact the development of China and other civilizations?

a)
They can limit interactions and exchanges with other civilizations, leading to more isolated development.
b)
They make civilizations more dependent on each other for development
c)
They have no impact on the development of civilizations
d)
They encourage frequent interactions and exchanges with other civilizations
6.

What desert is located in northwestern China, and is among the top three largest in the world?

a)
Sahara Desert
b)
Mojave Desert
c)
The Gobi Desert
d)
Antarctica Desert
7.

Huang He river is sometimes referred to as the _________ _________.

a)
Yellow River
b)
Red River
c)
Green River
d)
Blue River
8.

Who was greatly respected in Ancient China?

a)
Julius Caesar
b)

Ancestors

c)
Cleopatra
d)

Peasants

9.

What was the practice called of showing great respect within families and to their ancestors?

a)
Filial piety
b)
Paternal impiety
c)
Maternal disrespect
d)
Ancestral rebellion
10.

During what dynasty did Confucianism become an official religion?

a)
Ming dynasty
b)
Qin dynasty
c)
Tang dynasty
d)
Han dynasty
11.

What did the Shang kings use to ask their ancestors questions?

a)
Oracle bones
b)
Stone tablets
c)
Papyrus scrolls
d)
Clay tablets
12.

How did the Shang kings reveal the answers to their questions?

a)

Phantoms

b)

Tarot cards read by a psychic

c)

Oracles read the cracks in bones from a fire

d)
Magic crystal ball
13.

Who was Confucius?

a)
A Greek mathematician
b)
An Egyptian pharaoh
c)
A Chinese philosopher and politician
d)
A Roman emperor
14.

What did Confucius believe in?

a)
Corruption, dishonesty, and selfishness
b)
Anarchy, disrespect, and disharmony
c)

Moral values, filial piety, social harmony, and respect

d)
Materialism, individualism, and chaos
15.

What were the main beliefs of legalism?

a)
Advocacy for democratic decision-making
b)
Promotion of peace and harmony through non-interference
c)
Emphasis on freedom and individual rights
d)
Emphasis on strict laws and harsh punishments
16.

Who was the most famous legalist ruler of Ancient China?

a)
Qin Shi Huang
b)
Sun Yat-sen
c)
Deng Xiaoping
d)
Mao Zedong
17.

What five relationships did Confucius teach the people of Ancient China to follow?

a)
The five relationships are: leader and follower, business partners, in-laws, teammates, pen pals.
b)
The five relationships are: master and servant, king and queen, uncle and nephew, mentor and mentee, guardian and ward.
c)
The five relationships are: ruler and subject, father and son, husband and wife, older sibling and younger sibling, and friend and friend.
d)
The five relationships are: teacher and student, employer and employee, landlord and tenant, doctor and patient, coach and athlete.
18.

Which ancient philosophy believed that all forces had an opposite force that caused balance in the universe? They also taught about the importance of becoming one with nature.

a)

Taoism or Daoism

b)
Buddhism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Confucianism
19.

What kind of government did Legalism support?

a)

Anarchist government, with no rules or laws

b)

Democratic government, where people voted on rules and leaders.

c)

Authoritarian government with unlmited control over the people.

d)

Communist government where wealth was shared equally.

20.

How did Confucianism believe the government should be ran?

a)
Confucianism believed the government should be ran with dictatorship and oppression
b)
Confucianism believed the government should be ran with chaos and anarchy
c)
Confucianism believed the government should be ran with corruption and deceit
d)

Confucianism believed the government should be ran with compassion, righteousness, and setting a moral example.

21.

What views did Daoism have on government?

a)

Harsh and controlling

b)

Everyone participates

c)

Hands-off and not interfering with peoples lives

d)

Profit-driven

22.

What are the names of the four dynasties we learned about in class? Place them in order from oldest to most recent (Use your notes)

a)

Shang

b)

Zhou

c)

Qin

d)

Han

1)
2)
3)
4)
23.

What is the longest lasting dynasty in Chinese history?

a)
Qin Dynasty
b)
Zhou Dynasty
c)
Ming Dynasty
d)
Han Dynasty
24.

Who was the first emperor of China?

a)
Sun Yat-sen
b)
Mao Zedong
c)
Qin Shi Huang
d)
Confucius
25.

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

a)
A type of ancient currency used in China
b)
A form of military strategy used by ancient Chinese rulers
c)
A religious text followed by the people of ancient China
d)
A belief that the ruler was chosen by the gods and could be overthrown if they ruled unjustly
26.

What was happening during the Warring Kingdoms (States) period?

a)
Conflict and warfare among several states in ancient China
b)
The unification of all states under one ruler
c)
Cultural exchange and cooperation between the states
d)
Peace and prosperity among the states
27.

What was an accomplishment during the Shang dynasty?

a)
Discovering electricity
b)
Building the Great Wall of China
c)
Developing a system of writing using oracle bones
d)
Inventing the printing press
28.

Who defeated the Shang dynasty and started the Zhou dynasty?

a)
Genghis Khan
b)
Emperor Qin Shi Huang
c)
Alexander the Great
d)
King Wu of Zhou
29.

Why was Liu Bang rise to power different from other Emperors?

a)
He was a commoner who overthrew the previous dynasty.
b)
He was chosen by the previous Emperor as his successor.
c)
He was a skilled military leader who conquered neighboring territories.
d)
He was born into royalty and inherited the throne.
30.

Why was the Great Wall of China built?

a)
To create a tourist attraction
b)
To serve as a religious monument
c)
To provide a habitat for endangered species
d)
For defense purposes and to protect against invasions from northern tribes.
31.

What was the main export of Ancient China?

a)
Silk
b)
Spices
c)
Rice
d)
Tea
32.

What was the purpose of the Silk Road?

a)
To build a highway for military transportation
b)
Facilitate the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture
c)
To promote a single religion
d)
To create a barrier against invaders
33.

What technologies spread along the Silk Road?

a)
Telecommunications, space travel, and robotics
b)
Pottery, agriculture, and textiles
c)
Various technologies such as papermaking, gunpowder, and the compass spread along the Silk Road.
d)
Automobiles, airplanes, and computers
34.

What are five Chinese inventions?

a)
Spaghetti, ice cream, pizza, fireworks, and kites
b)
Noodles, fireworks, acupuncture, tea, and calligraphy
c)
Sushi, chopsticks, tea, calligraphy, and acupuncture
d)

The Great Wall, silk, terracotta army, acupuncture, and fireworks

e)
Gunpowder, papermaking, printing, the compass, and porcelain
35.

What were some accomplishments that Shi HuangDi brought to Ancient China?

a)
Unifying China, standardizing measurements, currency, and writing, and building the Great Wall of China
b)

Introducing democracy to China where people could vote for their rulers.

c)

Inventing the printing press making it easier to print multiple copies of the same thing.

d)
Establishing a peaceful relationship with neighboring countries
36.

What did Shi HuangDi do to make some people dislike him?

a)
Promoted equality and fairness
b)
Encouraged freedom of speech
c)
Harsh and authoritarian rule
d)
Implemented democratic reforms
37.

What made the Terracotta Warriors so unique?

a)

They were a collection of life-sized sculptures, with unique individual faces

b)
They were created by ancient Egyptians
c)
They were only a few inches tall
d)
They were made of gold and silver
38.

What was the purpose of Qin Shi Huang's elaborate tomb?

a)
To serve as his afterlife palace and to protect him in the afterlife
b)
To provide a place for his enemies to worship him
c)
To serve as a museum for his personal artifacts
d)
To be a vacation home for his descendants
39.

Define emperor.

a)
A sovereign ruler of great power and rank, especially one ruling an empire.
b)
A type of flower commonly found in gardens
c)
A small, furry mammal found in the Arctic
d)
A type of bird known for its colorful feathers
40.

Whats was the job of an oracle in Ancient China?

a)
Communicate with the gods to provide guidance and advice
b)
Teaching martial arts to soldiers
c)
Building the Great Wall of China
d)
Cooking meals for the emperor
41.

Define dynasty.

a)
A type of dance
b)
A type of food
c)
A sequence of rulers from the same family
d)
A type of car
42.

What is bronze casting?

a)
A method of creating sculptures or objects by pouring molten gold into a mold
b)
A method of creating sculptures or objects by pouring molten aluminum into a mold
c)
A method of creating sculptures or objects by pouring molten iron into a mold
d)

A method of creating sculptures or objects by pouring molten bronze (copper and tin) into a mold

43.

What was the Terracotta Army?

a)
A collection of medieval European tapestries
b)
A collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China
c)
A series of ancient Egyptian pyramids
d)
A group of ancient Greek philosophers
44.

What are the Analects?

a)
A collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius
b)
A collection of poems by Li Bai
c)
A type of ancient Chinese dance
d)
A form of traditional Chinese medicine
45.

What was the Great Wall of China?

a)
A network of underground tunnels used for transportation
b)
A famous Chinese restaurant known for its wall decorations
c)
A natural barrier formed by mountains and rivers
d)

A series of fortifications built along the northern borders of China to keep out invaders

46.

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

a)
A form of government based on military rule
b)
A system of barter trade used in ancient China
c)
A religious text followed by the ancient Chinese rulers
d)
A belief that the ruler was chosen by the heavens and had the divine right to rule
47.

What is Confucianism?

a)
A type of dance originating in South America
b)
A form of government based on military rule
c)

A philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius

d)
A style of cooking popular in Eastern Europe
48.

Define Daoism.

a)
Daoism is a form of atheism that rejects the existence of any higher power.
b)

Daoism is a philosophical and religious tradition that emphasizes living in harmony with the Dao, and becoming one with nature.

c)
Daoism is a political ideology that promotes dictatorship and authoritarian rule.
d)
Daoism is a type of cuisine that focuses on spicy and flavorful dishes.
49.

Define Legalism.

a)

A philosophy that focuses on harmony with nature

b)

A philosophy that emphasizes strict adherence to laws and regulations.

c)

A philosophy that prioritizes individual freedom and liberty

d)

A philosophy that promotes balance and moderation

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