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Ancient Chinese Civilization

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Successfully united the warring states by the ruler Chen, who took the title, Shih Huang Ti, which means "First Emperor"

a)

Shang

b)

Zhou

c)

Qin

d)

Han

2.

First historian in China

a)

Sima Qian/Chien

b)

Herodotus

c)

Confucius

d)

Lao Tsu/Zi

3.

It is known as the "Golden Age" of the ancient dynasties in China

a)

Shang

b)

Zhou

c)

Qin

d)

Han

4.

Which dynasty started the construction of the Great Wall of China?

a)

Shang

b)

Qin

c)

Zhou

d)

Han

5.

China's first dynasty

a)

Shang

b)

Zhou

c)

Qin

d)

Han

6.

The mythical emperor of the Xia dynasty who stopped the flooding of the rivers

a)

Emperor Wu Ti

b)

Shih Huang Ti

c)

Emperor Yu

d)

Emperor Wen Wang

7.

The shoulder bones of cattle or tortoise that were used to predict the future. Cracks were interpreted by priests

a)

Virgins

b)

Seers

c)

Psychics

d)

Oracle bones

8.

The belief in the Zhou dynasty that the god of Heaven determined who should rule China

a)

Mandate of Heaven

b)

Mandate of god

c)

Dynastic Cycle

d)

Dynastic Rule

9.

A system that runs the day-to-day business of government. that created a system of examinations to select the most qualified candidates.

a)

GCSE

b)

Civil Service Exam

c)

Imperial Examinations

d)

Confucian Exams

10.

A philosophy that stressed the importance of family, respect for one's elders, and reverence for one's past

a)

Confucianism

b)

Taoism

c)

Legalism

d)

Sinocentrism

11.

It is known as the line of hereditary rulers of a country

a)

Mandate of Heaven

b)

Mandate of god

c)

Dynasty

d)

Dynastic cycle

12.

The famous book that contains all of Confucius teachings

a)

Analects

b)

Five Classics

c)

Dao de Jing

d)

The Dao

13.

Which dynasty was bronze successfully used?

a)

Shang

b)

Zhou

c)

Qin

d)

Han

14.

This dynasty is known to be the "Warring States Period in China"

a)

Shang

b)

Zhou

c)

Qin

d)

Han

15.

A philosophy that believes, people are selfish and untrustworthy by nature and must be controlled by the threat of severe punishment for breaking the law.

a)

Confucianism

b)

Taoism

c)

Legalism

d)

Sinocentrism

16.

Which two river valleys were crucial to the development of early Chinese civilization?

a)

Huang He and Yangtze

b)

Ganges and Indus

c)

Nile and Tigris

d)

Amazon and Mississippi

17.

What was the main crop of southern China around 5000 B.C.?

a)

Rice

b)

Millet

c)

Wheat

d)

Barley

18.

What additional craft was the Longshan culture known for?

a)

Carving jade

b)

Pottery making

c)

Silk weaving

d)

Metalworking

19.

What did Chinese characters represent during the Shang dynasty?

a)

Ideas

b)

Sounds

c)

Colors

d)

Numbers

20.

What was the final capital of the Shang dynasty?

a)

Anyang

b)

Luoyang

c)

Zhengzhou

d)

Xian

21.

Which philosophy, founded during the Zhou dynasty, emphasizes harmony with the Tao, or the fundamental nature of the universe?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Legalism

c)

Taoism

d)

Buddhism

22.

What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China during the Qin dynasty?

a)

To serve as a trade route

b)

To protect against northern invaders

c)

To mark the boundary of the empire

d)

To symbolize the emperor's power

23.

Which ancient Chinese invention, developed during the Han dynasty, revolutionized writing and record-keeping?

a)

Papyrus

b)

Paper

c)

Printing press

d)

Ink

24.

What was the Silk Road primarily used for during ancient Chinese civilization?

a)

Military expeditions

b)

Trade and cultural exchange

c)

Religious pilgrimages

d)

Agricultural development

25.

Which ancient Chinese philosopher is known for his teachings on ethics, family, and social harmony, and is considered a central figure in Chinese culture?

a)

Laozi

b)

Confucius

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

Mencius