Ancient China Quiz

Harmony with nature, simple life, and inner peace represent what Chinese philosophy?

• Confucianism
• Legalism
• Taoism
• Shintoism

This Dynasty is known for introducing the first Chinese writing on Oracle bones

• Xia
• Shang
• Zhou
• Qin

What item was traded by the Chinese?

• silk
• tea
• porcelain
• all of these items

Which of the following was NOT invented in China?

• Porcelain

• Silk

• Paper

• Bronze

What religion became popular in China after spreading from India?

• Hinduism
• Christianity
• Buddhism
• Shinto

Which Chinese philosophy placed great importance on showing respect for one's elders?

• Buddhism
• Confucianism
• Daoism
• Legalism

Which symbol represents balance for Confucianism and Taoism?

• I
• II
• III
• IV

What natural barrier separates China from India?

• The Gobi Desert
• The Hindu-Kush Mountains
• The Himalaya Mountains
• The Arabian Sea

Who united all of China under one emperor?

• Hanfeizi
• Emperor Qin
• Laozi

Why was the Silk Road important? 

• It help exchange ideas from East to West
• Allowed China to trade Glassware
• It saved the poor