Chapter 7: Ancient China

Question 1

The two major rivers in Ancient China were the __________ and the Chang Jiang.

Answer 1

Huang He

Question 2

The Yellow River is also called __________ because of its deadly floods.

Answer 2

China’s Sorrow

Question 3

The idea that heaven gives a ruler the right to rule is known as the __________.

Answer 3

Mandate of Heaven

Question 4

A __________ is a series of rulers from the same family.

Answer 4

dynasty

Question 5

__________ bones were used by Shang kings to tell the future.

Answer 5

Oracle

Question 6

The Shang Dynasty was known for creating tools and weapons made of __________.

Answer 6

bronze

Question 7

The Zhou Dynasty introduced the concept of the __________ of Heaven.

Answer 7

Mandate

Question 8

During the Zhou Dynasty, China used a system called __________, where nobles got land in exchange for loyalty.

Answer 8

feudalism

Question 9

The time after the Zhou Dynasty, when states fought for power, is called the __________ Period.

Answer 9

Warring States

Question 10

Confucius taught people to respect their __________ and follow proper behavior.

Answer 10

elders

Question 11

Daoism encourages people to live in __________ with nature.

Answer 11

harmony

Question 12

Shi Huangdi was the first emperor of the __________ Dynasty.

Answer 12

Qin

Question 13

The Great Wall of China was first built during the __________ Dynasty.

Answer 13

Qin

Question 14

The Qin Dynasty ended __________ and created a strong central government.

Answer 14

feudalism

Question 15

The Han Dynasty is considered a __________ age of Chinese history.

Answer 15

golden

Question 16

The Han Dynasty invented __________, which changed writing and record-keeping.

Answer 16

paper

Question 17

The __________ Road was a trade route that connected China with the West.

Answer 17

Silk

Question 18

The Han government used __________ service exams to hire officials.

Answer 18

civil

Question 19

The __________ Desert helped protect China from invasion.

Answer 19

Gobi

Question 20

The Himalayan Mountains are located to the __________ of China.

Answer 20

southwest

Question 21

Early Chinese civilizations developed along the __________ River.

Answer 21

Yellow

Question 22

The Chinese word for the Yellow River is __________.

Answer 22

Huang He

Question 23

The __________ Plateau lies in western China.

Answer 23

Tibetan

Question 24

Confucianism and Daoism both began during the __________ Dynasty.

Answer 24

Zhou

Question 25

During the Han Dynasty, __________, science, and art flourished.

Answer 25

literature

Question 26

Which river is known as 'China's Sorrow'? A. Yangtze B. Huang He C. Mekong D. Ganges

Answer 26

B: The Huang He is nicknamed 'China’s Sorrow' due to frequent, deadly floods.

Question 27

What does the Mandate of Heaven represent? A. A farming method B. A law code C. Divine right to rule D. Trade agreement

Answer 27

C: The Mandate of Heaven is a belief that a ruler's power comes from a divine source.

Question 28

What is a dynasty? A. A battle B. A religion C. A family of rulers D. A type of building

Answer 28

C: A dynasty is a family that rules over a country for generations.

Question 29

What were oracle bones used for? A. Farming B. Building C. Cooking D. Telling the future

Answer 29

D: Oracle bones were used in the Shang Dynasty to predict the future.

Question 30

Who was the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty? A. Confucius B. Wudi C. Shi Huangdi D. Yu the Great

Answer 30

C: Shi Huangdi was the first emperor who unified China under the Qin Dynasty.

Question 31

The Great Wall was first built to protect China from: A. Floods B. Wild animals C. Invaders D. Storms

Answer 31

C: The Great Wall was built to defend against northern invaders like the Xiongnu.

Question 32

The Zhou Dynasty used which system to control land? A. Capitalism B. Feudalism C. Socialism D. Monarchy

Answer 32

B: Feudalism was a political system where nobles controlled land in exchange for loyalty.

Question 33

Which dynasty followed the Zhou and unified China? A. Shang B. Qin C. Han D. Tang

Answer 33

B: The Qin Dynasty ended the Warring States period and unified China.

Question 34

Which philosophy teaches respect for elders? A. Daoism B. Buddhism C. Confucianism D. Legalism

Answer 34

C: Confucianism stresses respecting elders and moral behavior.

Question 35

What invention was made during the Han Dynasty? A. Gunpowder B. Compass C. Paper D. Printing press

Answer 35

C: Paper was invented during the Han Dynasty and improved record-keeping.

Question 36

Which desert borders China to the north? A. Sahara B. Gobi C. Kalahari D. Mojave

Answer 36

B: The Gobi Desert lies to the north of China and served as a natural barrier.

Question 37

What is the purpose of the Silk Road? A. Farming B. Military training C. Trade D. Education

Answer 37

C: The Silk Road was used to trade goods like silk and spices with the West.

Question 38

The Shang Dynasty is best known for using: A. Stone tools B. Wooden plows C. Bronze D. Steel

Answer 38

C: The Shang Dynasty is well known for its skill in crafting bronze items.

Question 39

The Mandate of Heaven allowed rulers to: A. Control trade B. Build roads C. Rule if they were just D. End slavery

Answer 39

C: According to the Mandate of Heaven, rulers could remain in power only if they governed justly.

Question 40

During the Warring States Period, China experienced: A. Peace B. Unification C. Constant war D. Democracy

Answer 40

C: The Warring States Period was marked by ongoing battles between regional rulers.

Question 41

Confucianism began during the: A. Shang Dynasty B. Qin Dynasty C. Zhou Dynasty D. Han Dynasty

Answer 41

C: Confucianism began in the Zhou Dynasty and influenced Chinese values.

Question 42

Daoism teaches people to: A. Fight bravely B. Obey the emperor C. Live in harmony with nature D. Focus on wealth

Answer 42

C: Daoism promotes living in balance with the natural world.

Question 43

Which river is longer? A. Yellow River B. Nile River C. Yangtze River D. Amazon River

Answer 43

C: The Yangtze River is longer than the Yellow River and important for transportation.

Question 44

Which dynasty introduced civil service exams? A. Zhou B. Shang C. Han D. Qin

Answer 44

C: The Han Dynasty created civil service exams to hire skilled workers for the government.

Question 45

Where did early Chinese civilization begin? A. Yangtze River B. Mekong River C. Gobi Desert D. Yellow River

Answer 45

D: Early Chinese civilization developed along the fertile Yellow River.

Question 46

The Himalayas lie to the: A. East B. West C. North D. Southwest

Answer 46

D: The Himalayas form a natural border to the southwest of China.

Question 47

What is loess? A. A type of tree B. A leader C. Rich soil from the Yellow River D. A river animal

Answer 47

C: Loess is fertile yellow soil that helped farming along the Yellow River.

Question 48

Which dynasty built roads, canals, and standardized writing? A. Han B. Zhou C. Shang D. Qin

Answer 48

D: Shi Huangdi’s Qin Dynasty unified writing, currency, and built roads and canals.

Question 49

The idea that disasters mean a ruler should be replaced is tied to: A. Oracle bones B. Mandate of Heaven C. Confucianism D. Legalism

Answer 49

B: The Mandate of Heaven said that disasters were signs a dynasty had lost divine favor.

Question 50

What helped Ancient China remain isolated from other civilizations? A. Canals B. Deserts and mountains C. Trade routes D. Bridges

Answer 50

B: Mountains and deserts isolated Ancient China, helping it develop independently.