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Ancient China Year 7

Total questions: 133

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

which dynasty dose this belong to "By Genghis khan’s death in 1227, most of the northern china was under monol rule."

a)

Qin dynasty

b)

Yuan dynasty

c)

Tang and song dynasty

d)

Ming dynasty

2.

which dynasty dose this belong to "the umbrella was invented"

a)

Yuan dynasty

b)

Ming dynasty

c)

Han dynasty

d)

Tang and Song dynasty

e)

Qin dynasty

3.

which dynasty dose this belong to "The tang and song dynasties represented a golden age for chinese arts and literature."

a)

Yuan dynasty

b)

Han dynasty

c)

Tang and Song dynasty

d)

Qin dynasty

4.

which dynasty dose this belong to "The Xin  Dynasty overthrows the Han Dynasty for a short period of time"

a)

Yuan dynasty

b)

Ming dynasty

c)

Han dynasty

d)

Qin dynasty

5.

which dynasty dose this belong to "Completion of the great wall"

a)

Yuan dynasty

b)

Ming dynasty

c)

Han dynasty

d)

Tang and Song dynasty

e)

Qin dynasty

6.

which dynasty dose this belong to "silk roads sparks a european interest in China."

a)

Qin dynasty

b)

Yuan dynasty

c)

Tang and song dynasty

d)

Ming dynasty

7.

which dynasty dose this belong to "the Terracotta Army is buried with Emperor Qin"

a)

Yuan dynasty

b)

Ming dynasty

c)

Han dynasty

d)

Tang and Song dynasty

e)

Qin dynasty

8.

which dynasty dose this belong to "movable type for printing is invented"

a)

Yuan dynasty

b)

Han dynasty

c)

Tang and Song dynasty

d)

Qin dynasty

9.

which dynasty dose this belong to "The first Han emperor, Gaozu, establishes the Chinese Civil service to help run the government"

a)

Yuan dynasty

b)

Ming dynasty

c)

Han dynasty

d)

Qin dynasty

10.

which dynasty dose this belong to "construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing"

a)

Yuan dynasty

b)

Ming dynasty

c)

Han dynasty

d)

Tang and Song dynasty

e)

Qin dynasty

11.

which dynasty dose this belong to "The mongols under kublai khan defeat Song Dynasty. Kublai Khan established the Yuan Dynasty."

a)

Qin dynasty

b)

Yuan dynasty

c)

Tang and song dynasty

d)

Ming dynasty

12.

which dynasty dose this belong to "wood block printing is the first used in China to print an entire book called the Diamond Sutra"

a)

Yuan dynasty

b)

Han dynasty

c)

Tang and Song dynasty

d)

Qin dynasty

13.

which dynasty dose this belong to "Chinese explorer Zheng begins his first journey to india and africa. He will establish trade, relationships and bring back news of the outside world"

a)

Yuan dynasty

b)

Ming dynasty

c)

Han dynasty

d)

Tang and Song dynasty

e)

Qin dynasty

14.

During a history class, Samuel and Oliver were discussing about the establishment of civil service in China. Maya, who overheard them, asked, 'Which dynasty was it that established the civil service in China?'

a)

Han

b)

Shang

c)

Tang

d)

Qin

15.

During a history class, Mason, Sophia, and Nora were discussing the Shang Dynasty. They were particularly interested in what the oracle bones revealed about the dynasty. What did they discover?

a)

Religious rituals

b)

Historical events

c)

Military strategies

d)

Future predictions

16.

Avery, Charlotte, and Benjamin are participating in a history quiz. The question asked is, 'During which dynasty was the Forbidden City built?'

a)

Ming

b)

Yuan

c)

Song

d)

Qing

17.

Elijah, Abigail, and Zoe are participating in a history quiz. They are asked, 'Which dynasty, that they studied in their history class, only lasted from 589-618?'

a)

Qing

b)

Song

c)

Tang

d)

Sui

18.

During a history class, Michael and Rohan were discussing about naval warfare. Michael claimed that the first standing navy in world history was created by the Song dynasty. Rohan, however, disagreed and said it was the Ming dynasty. Nora, who was listening to their conversation, was unsure. According to you, who is correct?

a)

Tang

b)

Han

c)

Ming

d)

Song

19.

Aria, Ava, and Abigail are participating in a history quiz. They are asked, 'During which dynasty did the construction of the Great Wall begin?'

a)

Xia

b)

Shang

c)

Qin

d)

Ming

20.

Evelyn, Henry, and Kai are participating in a history quiz. The quizmaster asks, 'Which was the last Chinese dynasty?' Can you help them answer?

a)

Qing

b)

Song

c)

Yuan

d)

Ming

21.

During a history class, Grace, Noah, and Samuel were discussing ancient Chinese history. They were trying to figure out which dynasty is considered the first in China. Can you help them?

a)

Shang

b)

Han

c)

Qin

d)

Xia

22.

Avery, Elijah, and Aria are participating in a history quiz. The question asked is, 'During which dynasty was woodblock printing invented?'

a)

Sui

b)

Tang

c)

Song

d)

Yuan

23.

During a history class, Ava, Daniel, and Oliver were discussing ancient Chinese dynasties. They were particularly interested in the Great Wall and wondered which dynasty almost completely rebuilt it. Can you help them?

a)

Sui

b)

Tang

c)

Song

d)

Ming

24.

During a history class, Emma, Liam, and Noah were discussing about the Chinese dynasties. They were particularly interested in the Terracotta Army and wondered which dynasty it was associated with. Can you help them?

a)

Shang

b)

Qin

c)

Song

d)

Ming

25.

Oliver, Sophia, and Mia are participating in a history quiz. The question asked is, 'During which dynasty was the Grand Canal built?'

a)

Sui

b)

Tang

c)

Song

d)

Yuan

26.

During a history class, Ava, Ethan, and Harper were discussing about the Chinese dynasties. They were particularly interested in the invention of gunpowder and wondered which dynasty it was associated with. Can you help them?

a)

Shang

b)

Han

c)

Tang

d)

Song

27.

During a history class, Emily, Jack, and Lily were discussing about the Chinese dynasties. They were particularly interested in the invention of paper and wondered which dynasty it was associated with. Can you help them?

a)

Shang

b)

Han

c)

Tang

d)

Song

28.

During a history class, Noah, Olivia, and Sophia were discussing about the Chinese dynasties. They were particularly interested in the Silk Road and wondered which dynasty it was associated with. Can you help them?

a)

Shang

b)

Han

c)

Tang

d)

Song

29.

During a history class, Ava, Ethan, and Harper were discussing about the Chinese dynasties. They were particularly interested in the invention of the compass and wondered which dynasty it was associated with. Can you help them?

a)

Shang

b)

Han

c)

Tang

d)

Song

30.

Which of the below best describes what a dynasty is?

a)

A democratic government run by the people where new officials are elected every four to six years.

b)

When a land is ruled by one family for a long period of time and power is handed down to each new generation.

c)

When the land is ruled by a single emperor for a long period of time.

d)

When warlords rule over different small areas of the land and are loyal to the king or emperor.

e)

A period of time that is defined by its technology, art, and architecture.

31.

What was it called when the people believed that the emperor of China was given the right to rule by the gods?

a)

Manifest Destiny

b)

Rule of the gods

c)

Emperor`s Blessing

d)

Mandate of Heaven

e)

Ordained Rule

32.

Which dynasty is often considered the last of the great Chinese dynasties?

a)

Ming

b)

Qing

c)

Song

d)

Han Shang

e)

Shang

33.

True or False: The eldest son typically took over control of the dynasty when the current leader died.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

What is the Tang Dynasty known for?

a)

It was the first dynasty to rule China

b)

A time when China was divided up into many different dynasties with lots of battles and wars

c)

A time of war with the Mongols

d)

The Tang built the entire Great Wall

e)

A time of peace and prosperity known as the Golden Age of China

35.

Which dynasty was ruled by the Mongol leader Kublai Khan?

a)

Ming

b)

Song

c)

Yuan

d)

Xia

e)

Tang

36.

What two great structures did the Ming Dynasty build during their rule?

a)

The Great Canal and the Terra Cotta Army

b)

They finished the Great Wall of China and built the Forbidden City

c)

They built the first skyscraper and the great pyramids

d)

The Terra Cotta Army and the Great Wall of China

e)

The Wild Goose Pagoda and the Zhaozhou Bridge

37.

Which dynasty is considered to have been the first dynasty of Ancient China?

a)

Ming

b)

Song

c)

Yuan

d)

Xia

e)

Tang

38.

Which of the following is true about the Zhou dynasty?

a)

It was the longest running dynasty.

b)

It used the Mandate of Heaven to secure its rule.

c)

The land was ruled by feudal lords who were relatives of the Zhou family.

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

39.

Which dynasty started the Chinese Empire under the rule of the first emperor Shi Huangdi?

a)

Qin

b)

Yuan

c)

Song

d)

Tang

e)

Ming

40.

Which dynasty used the Mandate of China first?

a)

Xia

b)

Shang

c)

Zhou

d)

Han

41.

Built the Great Wall for protection

a)

Qin

b)

Han

c)

Zhou

d)

Shang

42.

This dynasty lasted for about 800 years.

a)

Zhou

b)

Shang

c)

Qin

43.

Mandate of Heaven gave them right to rule

a)

Zhou

b)

Qin

c)

Han

d)

Shang

44.

Doubled the size of China

a)

Qin

b)

Shang

c)

Han

d)

Zhou

45.

Why was the Huang He River called China's Sorrow?

a)

It often was very sorry its behavior

b)

It caused much destruction or even killed people when it flooded

c)

Everyone disliked it, so they were "sorry" it even existed.

d)

The leader who came up with its name, couldn't think of anything other than they were sorry they were not as creative.

46.

A Dynasty means....?

a)

There are eggs to be colored with pretty colors, or "dyed."

b)

there is a chain of family members, usually the males, who are in charge of a country for a long period of time.

c)

A type of printing on paper using wood blocks.

47.

Shang Kings got messages from what item which were used to interpret, or make meaning, of the gods' will or choice for them?

a)

Oracle Bones + Animal Sacrifices

b)

Through the amount of flooding of the rivers

c)

From the way the crops grew that year

d)

By doing a dance to see how tired they got at the end of the ceremony

48.

If a king were to come into trouble during their leadership, other powerful family might try to do what?

a)

Work with them to make China better

b)

Take over through force and become a new dynasty

c)

Ignore the problems going on in the country

d)

write a mean letter to the king

49.

Early Chinese Dynasties came into being and were supported by what ?

a)

The Egyptians

b)

The river systems which provided food, water, and isolation from invaders

c)

The Great Wall held up these dynasties because it was made to hold heavy things.

50.
1. Great Wall began during which dynasty?
a)
Shang
b)
Han
c)
Zhou
d)
Qin
51.
Which dynasty developed a system of writing
a)
Shang
b)
Zhou
c)
Han
d)
Xia
52.
Long wall running east and west to defend the empire from nomads?
a)
Warring States 
b)
The Great Wall
c)
Loess
d)
Silk Road
53.
The Shang and Zhou kings used the Mandate of _____ to prove that Heaven had chosen them to rule.
a)
Gods
b)
Heaven
c)
Kings
d)
Men
54.
What were/are the TWO most important rivers in China?
a)
Ganges and Yellow
b)
Indus and Yangtze 
c)
Ganges and Indus
d)
Yellow and Yangtze 
55.
What was the army made of that Qin Shi Huangdi built to keep him from harm in the afterlife ?
a)
Stone
b)
Terra Cotta 
c)
Jade 
d)
Copper
56.
What dynasty did Qin defeat?
a)
Xia
b)
Shang
c)
Zhou
d)
Han
57.
Shortest Dynasty
a)
Shang 
b)
Zhou
c)
Qin
d)
Han
58.
Built the Great Wall for protection
a)
Shang
b)
Zhou
c)
Qin
d)
Han
59.

This dynasty is known for creating bronze tools and weapons such as ceremonial axe heads.

a)

Shang

b)

Zhou

c)

Qin

60.

This dynasty is known for unifying China to the size that it is today.

a)

Shang

b)

Zhou

c)

Qin

61.

Coins were also used for the first time during _____ dynasty which made trade much easier.

a)

Shang

b)

Zhou

c)

Qin

62.

This dynasty lasted for about 600 years.

a)

Zhou

b)

Shang

c)

Qin

63.

The first emperor from the Zhou dynasty was named.......

a)

Emperor Wu Ding

b)

Emperor Wu

c)

Emperor Qin Shi Huang

64.

China is located on which continent?

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

Australia

d)

China

65.

The Tang Dynasty lasted from

a)

618-907

b)

907-960

c)

960-1279

d)

600-1300

66.

Song Dynasty lasted from

a)

618-907

b)

907-960

c)

960-1279

d)

600-1300

67.

This was a test that found the best candidates for government positions

a)

KPREP

b)

Civil Service

c)

Citizenship

d)

Finals

68.

This was the first ruler of the Tang Dynasty

a)

Wu

b)

Taizong

c)

Taizu

69.

This was the first ruler of the Song Dynasty

a)

Wu

b)

Taizong

c)

Taizu

70.

This was the only woman to rule China by herself

a)

Wu

b)

Taizong

c)

Taizu

71.

A religion based of the 4 noble truths

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Buddhism

d)

Confucianism

72.

This religion is based on hard work and respect of people in power

a)

Chrisitiany

b)

Islam

c)

Buddhism

d)

Confucianism

73.

This is a collections of trade routes that connected China to Europe.

a)

Trans-Serbian Trade Route

b)

Silk Road

c)

underground railroad

74.

This is where monks and nuns would live and worship

a)

Home

b)

Monastery

c)

Church

d)

Avengers Tower

75.

A Chinese family was usually headed by the

a)

Oldest Woman

b)

Oldest Man

c)

Strongest Man

d)

Smartest man

76.

The earliest printing process used

a)

Dye made from tea and ink

b)

movable type

c)

blocks of wood

d)

a printing press

77.

Which of these was discovery was made during the Tang Dynasty

a)

Steel

b)

Democracy

c)

Cotton

d)

Silk

78.

Gunpowder was invented by

a)

Mongols

b)

Greeks

c)

Roman

d)

Chinese

79.

The compass

a)

helped sailors

b)

was used by warriors

c)

was invented in Italy

d)

used by farmers

80.

These items were exported from china

a)

Milk and Rice

b)

Salt and Steel

c)

Silk and Tea

d)

Milk and Salt

81.

Which item(s) were invented by the Chinese

a)

Paper money

b)

Steel

c)

Gunpowder

d)

All of the above

82.

A military leader with who fought for control and must continue to fight for control

a)

Vassal

b)

King

c)

Emperor

d)

Warlord

83.

Which help grow trade during the tang dynasty

a)

War

b)

new roads/waterways

c)

religion

d)

it didn't grow

84.

What caused farming to improve during the golden age?

a)

Peace

b)

New forms of Rice

c)

Farmers got their land back

d)

All of the above

85.

according to beliefs in ancient China, what is NOT a reason to venerate/honour deceased ancestors

a)

To celebrate their birthdays with a big party

b)

To appease their spirits and avoid misfortune

c)

To show respect for their past contributions to the family

d)

To seek their guidance and blessings for future endeavors

86.

In Ancient China, when burying the deceased, what was a more common practice?

a)

Cremation for a quick and efficient farewell

b)

Elaborate tomb construction to honor the deceased's status

c)

Public burial mounds for all members of society

d)

Burial at sea to appease the water gods

87.

Which of the following items would be most likely NOT included in a wealthy person's tomb in Ancient China?

a)

Everyday household items for the deceased's continued use

b)

Precious gold and jade jewelry

c)

sacrificed attendants or figurines depicting them

d)

the house that the deceased lived in (dismantled of course)

88.

What was the primary purpose of grave goods placed in a tomb during the Shang Dynasty of Ancient China?

a)

To appease the spirits of rivals defeated in battle

b)

To showcase the wealth and power of the deceased

c)

To provide offerings to the gods of the underworld

d)

To create a comfortable environment for the deceased's soul

89.

What was the main purpose of building elaborate terracotta armies, like the one found near Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi's tomb?

a)

To provide entertainment for the deceased ruler in the afterlife

b)

To act as guardians and protectors in the spiritual realm

c)

To showcase the emperor's military might to potential enemies

d)

To offer jobs to unemployed sculptors in the region

90.

In ancient China, women were expected to:

a)

Hold positions of power in government alongside men.

b)

Receive the same education as men and participate in scholarly pursuits.

c)

Manage the household and prioritize the needs of their husbands and children.

d)

Train extensively in martial arts to defend the family's honor.

91.

What roles did women primarily play in the development of the silk industry in ancient China?

a)

Leading trade missions and overseeing silk exports

b)

Supervising the cultivation of mulberry trees used to feed silkworms.

c)

Designing and creating intricate silk embroidery and garments.

d)

Fighting off bandits who threatened silk trade routes.

92.

Confucian ideals in ancient China emphasized the importance of:

a)

Women pursuing careers in government and military leadership.

b)

Equality between men and women in social and economic spheres.

c)

Women receiving a formal education and participating in philosophical debates.

d)

Filial piety, where children respected and obeyed their parents, particularly fathers.

93.

What was a potential consequence for a woman who did not marry in ancient China?

a)

She might face social stigma and pressure to conform to societal expectations.

b)

She would be celebrated for her independence and self-reliance.

c)

She could inherit property and manage her own affairs freely.

d)

She would be given a high-ranking government position

94.

Upper-class women in ancient China sometimes had the opportunity to:

a)

Lead military campaigns and command armies.

b)

Learn martial arts and participate in physical competitions.

c)

Manage family businesses and participate in some financial transactions.

d)

Travel independently and explore different regions of China.

95.

What philosophy heavily influenced Chinese social and political structures for centuries?

a)

Legalism, emphasizing strict laws and harsh punishments for crimes.

b)

Daoism, promoting harmony with nature and a simple life.

c)

Confucianism, focusing on social order, respect for elders, and filial piety.

d)

Mohism, advocating for universal love and non-violence.

96.

Which of the following inventions is NOT originally from Ancient China?

a)

Gunpowder: Used for fireworks and early weaponry.

b)

The Compass: Aided navigation and exploration.

c)

The Printing Press: Revolutionized book production

d)

Paper: Facilitated writing and record-keeping.

97.

Which of the following is an example of standardisation under the Qin Dynasty?

a)

Uniform books

b)

Uniform Currency

c)

Uniform dress code

d)

Uniform weapons

98.

Who was the First Emperor of China?

a)

Confucius

b)

Wu Di

c)

Lui Bang

d)

Qin Shi Huangdi

99.
What is Legalism? 
a)
A simple and natural way of life
b)
Leaders must be good and wise for their subjects to be good and wise 
c)
Strong ruler and harsh laws are needed for social order
d)
The Mandate of heaven will provide the answers for the emperor 
100.
What did Emperor Shi Huangdi begin to build shortly after taking control? 
a)
The Pyramids 
b)
The Great Wall 
c)
A large standing army 
101.
What was the purpose of the Terra Cotta soldiers in Shi Huangdi's tomb?
a)
To prevent grave robbers 
b)
As a tourist attraction 
c)
To guard the entrance to Shi Huangdi's main room
d)
To protect Shi Huangdi in the afterlife 
102.

What year did Qin forces defeat their last enemy and unite China?

a)

247 BC

b)

321 BC

c)

221 BC

d)

121 BC

103.

What does "Shi Huangdi" mean?

a)

Legendary

b)

God and King

c)

Unstoppable

d)

First Emperor

104.

What was the purpose of the GREAT WALL

a)

to protect each smaller city

b)

to keep out the Mauyran Empire

c)

to defend the empire from the nomads to the north

d)

to keep the Romans out

105.

Which of these statements is true about Qin's government reforms?

a)

He believed strict rules were necessary to end the chaos in Chinese Society

b)

Qin's harsh laws helped him unite the empire, but it also caused the fall of his empire

c)

Qin believed in a system called LEGALISM

d)

all of these are true

106.

The Emperor ordered the burning of all _________________ that did not support his policies.

a)

cities

b)

libraries

c)

palaces

d)

books

107.

Which of the following was NOT one of the 3 main social classes of early China?

a)

landowning aristocrats

b)

farmers

c)

bureaucrats

d)

merchants

108.

Which social class was not allowed to hold government jobs because they were focused on making money?

a)

aristocrats

b)

farmers

c)

merchants

d)

philosophers

109.

Which of the following was not a philosophical theory developed by early Chinese thinkers about how to create a peaceful society?

a)

Mohism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Daoism

d)

Legalism

110.

What did Confucius believe would bring peace to Chinese society?

a)

a sense of duty

b)

a sense of patriotism

c)

the mandate of heaven

d)

strict laws and punishments

111.

According to Confucius, who should take part in government?

a)

anyone who wants to

b)

all men with talent for governing

c)

poor men with talent for governing

d)

rich men with talent for governing

112.

Which Chinese philosopher created the philosophy called Confucianism?

a)

Laozi

b)

Hanfeizi

c)

Qin

d)

Confucius

113.

Which Chinese philosopher created the philosophy called Legalism?

a)

Laozi

b)

Hanfeizi

c)

Qin

d)

Confucius

114.

Which Chinese philosopher created the philosophy called Daoism?

a)

Laozi

b)

Hanfeizi

c)

Qin

d)

Confucius

115.

What did the scholar Hanfeizi believe about human nature that was different from both Confucius and Laozi?

a)

Hanfeizi taught that humans were naturally amoral

b)

Hanfeizi taught that humans were naturally good

c)

Hanfeizi taught that humans were naturally evil

d)

Hanfeizi taught that humans were naturally sincere

116.

a practice where children must respect parents and older relatives

a)

filial piety

b)

Legalism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Daoism

117.

the belief that people should give up worldly desires and turn to nature

a)

Laozi

b)

Legalism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Daoism

118.

the belief that people need laws and strict punishments to behave and act morally

a)

Laozi

b)

Legalism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Daoism

119.

the belief that people need to have a sense of duty

a)

Laozi

b)

Legalism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Daoism

120.

In China, what was the basic building block of society?

a)

the goverment

b)

religion

c)

family

d)

farmers

121.

During which period did many Chinese begin to look for ways to restore peace and order?

a)

the period of the mandate of heaven

b)

the period of Wu Wang

c)

the period of the farmer rebellion

d)

the period of warring states

122.

This great man was China's first great thinker and teacher.

a)

Laozi

b)

Qin

c)

Confucius

d)

Hanfeizi

123.

Daoism promotes a society that is . . .

a)

filled with conflict

b)

peaceful

c)

greedy for money

d)

needing laws and strict punishments

124.

People who share a similar position in society is called a _________?

a)

social class

b)

filial piety

c)

caste system

d)

government

125.

Since Ancient Chinese looked down on those who dealt with money, which group was at the bottom of the social classes?

a)

farmers

b)

merchants

c)

warriors

d)

emperors

126.

In Ancient China, parents and older relatives were highly respected and cared for. What is this called?

a)

Legalism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Filial piety

d)

Daoism

127.

Farmers used _______________ to increase the amount of land available for food production.

a)

roads

b)

bridges

c)

terraces

d)

aqueducts

128.

This philosopher believed that people should put the needs of their family and community first.

a)

Qin

b)

Hanfeizi

c)

Laozi

d)

Confucius

129.

This philosopher believed that people should give up worldly desires in favor of nature and the Dao.

a)

Qin

b)

Laozi

c)

Hanfeizi

d)

Confucius

130.

This philosopher believed that society needs a system of harsh laws and strict punishment.

a)

Qin

b)

Hanfeizi

c)

Laozi

d)

Confucius

131.

Which philosophy did the wealthy aristocrats like best because it favored force and power?

a)

Legalism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Daoism

132.

Which philosophy did the government and wealthy aristocrats dislike since it taught that all men with talent should take part in governing?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

133.

What was happening as the Zhou kingdom weakened that caused the Chinese to look for ways to restore order?

a)

Natural disasters

b)

Famine and starvation

c)

The Period of the Warring States