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Ancient China and the Yellow River Valley

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Shang Dynasty ruled a small area, largely family clans held the rest. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Which of the following was a major religion in Ancient China?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Taoism

d)

Ancestor worship

3.

What is the significance of the Yellow River Valley in Ancient China?

a)

It was a major trade route

b)

It was the birthplace of Chinese civilization

c)

It was a desert region

d)

It was a famous battle site.

4.

Which river is known for the growth of civilization along its banks?

a)

Nile River

b)

Amazon River

c)

Huang He (Yellow) River

d)

Mississippi River

5.

The isolation of China by natural barriers led to the belief that China was the sole source of (a)   .

Choose from the below words

Trade

Civilization

Technology

Agriculture

6.

What was the first dynasty in China that specialized in metallurgy, writing, and hydro-engineering?

a)

Qui Dynasty

b)

Shang Dynasty

c)

Tan Dynasty

d)

Which Dynasty

7.

What was the network of Eurasian trade routes active from the second century BCE until the mid 15th century called?

a)

East-West Interstate

b)

The Huang-Wu

c)

The Silk Road

d)

None of these

8.

What was the royal dynasty oof China that followed The Shang Dynasty?

a)

The Lui Dynasty

b)

The Han

c)

Piye

d)

Zhou Dynasty

9.

Which of the following choices was the valuable Chinese export?

a)

Silver

b)

Ivory

c)

Storage Jars

d)

Silk

10.

The oldest examples of writing in Ancient China were found on

a)

Papyrus sheets

b)

Stone tablets

c)

Oracle bones

d)

Silk Scrolls

11.

Chinese style of writing is called

a)

Sanskrit

b)

Calligraphy

c)

Cuneiform

d)

Hieroglyphics

12.

What choice best describes the, "Mandate of Heaven" ?

a)

Divine right to rule granted by the gods

b)

The popular vote

c)

Rule by lottery

d)

Marriage

13.

A series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states were called

a)

The Great Wall of China

b)

Greek fire

c)

Byzantium

d)

The Appian Way

14.

What are the two ancient religions founded in China?

a)

Hinduism and Shintoism

b)

Buddhism and Islam

c)

Confucianism and Taoism

d)

Judaism and Christianity

15.

What was the name of the Supreme Deity?

a)

Shang Di

b)

The Mother Godess

c)

Buddha

d)

Amon Ra