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WorksheetsAncient Chinese Inventions and Discoveries
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is the Han Dynasty known for?
An ancient medicine that involves many thin needles
The dynasty that ruled China after the Qin
A type of iron ore that aligns itself in a north-south direction
An instrument for detecting earthquakes
What does the term "Bureaucracy" refer to?
The fine art of handwriting
An instrument for determining direction
A form of government that is structured like a pyramid with a few people at the top and many at the bottom
Something that takes away the feeling of pain
What is Calligraphy?
An ancient medicine where a small fire is set on leaves on the skin
A type of iron ore that aligns itself in a north-south direction
The fine art of handwriting
An instrument for detecting earthquakes
What is an Anesthetic?
An instrument for determining direction
Something that takes away the feeling of pain
An ancient medicine that involves many thin needles
The dynasty that ruled China after the Qin
What is the purpose of a Seismograph?
An instrument for detecting earthquakes
A form of government that is structured like a pyramid with a few people at the top and many at the bottom
The fine art of handwriting
An ancient medicine where a small fire is set on leaves on the skin
What is a Compass used for?
An ancient medicine that involves many thin needles
Something that takes away the feeling of pain
An instrument for determining direction
A type of iron ore that aligns itself in a north-south direction
What is Lodestone?
An ancient medicine where a small fire is set on leaves on the skin
A type of iron ore that aligns itself in a north-south direction
An instrument for detecting earthquakes
The dynasty that ruled China after the Qin
What is Acupuncture?
An ancient medicine that involves many thin needles
An instrument for determining direction
Something that takes away the feeling of pain
The fine art of handwriting
What is Moxibustion?
A form of government that is structured like a pyramid with a few people at the top and many at the bottom
An instrument for detecting earthquakes
An ancient medicine where a small fire is set on leaves on the skin
A type of iron ore that aligns itself in a north-south direction
How did the Han expand their empire further than ever before?
Through superior numbers alone
Through tactics and technology
By diplomatic means
By avoiding warfare
What was the age range of men who had to serve in the Han army?
18-40 years old
20-50 years old
25-60 years old
30-65 years old
Approximately how many men were in the Han army?
50,000 to 100,000 men
130,000 to 300,000 men
200,000 to 400,000 men
300,000 to 500,000 men
What technological advancements did the Han use in their military?
Chariots and spears
Flexible armor and iron swords
Gunpowder and cannons
Wooden shields and bronze swords
What unusual tool did the Han use in warfare?
Balloons
Kites
Gliders
Parachutes
What did the Han government keep from the rule of Qin Shihuangdi?
The bureaucratic system
The decentralized rule
The centralized rule
The legalist philosophy
What philosophy did the Han bring back?
Legalism
Daoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
How were people chosen for government positions in the Han dynasty?
By their social status
By their wealth
By their ability
By their family connections
What did the Han invent to move water uphill?
The waterwheel
The chain pump
The aqueduct
The steam engine
What became common in Han agriculture due to new technology?
Wooden plows
Iron plows
Bronze shovels
Stone sickles
Which of the following was invented by the Han?
The compass
The wheelbarrow
The sundial
The kite
What did the Han invent that was related to silk?
A method for dyeing silk
A machine to spin silk
A silk road map
A silk preservation technique
What natural resource did the Han learn to mine from the ground?
Coal
Gold
Salt
Iron
Who invented paper?
The Ming Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty
The Han Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty
What influenced Han art?
Technology
Nature
Mathematics
Philosophy
According to ancient Chinese beliefs, what caused illness?
Exposure to cold weather
Imbalance of yin and yang in the body
Poor diet
Lack of exercise
Which ancient practice was developed by the Han?
Homeopathy
Acupuncture
Chiropractic
Aromatherapy
What did the ancient Chinese discover about blood circulation?
Blood is created in the liver
Blood circulates in the body to and from the heart
Blood is static in the body
Blood is blue inside the body
What did the Han call comets?
Sky candles
Broom stars
Night flowers
Moon sparks
What celestial body did the Han discover reflects the sun's light?
Stars
The moon
Planets
Comets
Which of the following did the Han invent?
Telescope
Seismograph
Barometer
Thermometer
What was the distinctive feature of the compasses invented by the Han?
They were spherical
They were digital
They were carved into spoon-like shapes
They were made of glass
