Achievements of Ancient China

Which of the following would be considered a lasting contribution of a civilization?

• art

• architecture

• inventions

• ideas

• all of the these

China had three major categories in which they provided lasting contributions to our modern world. First, the Chinese created _____ to aid in agriculture and protection.

• structures

• writing system

• science

• art

Second, the Chinese created a _____ that affected ancient China society and cultural progress at many levels.

• structures

• writing system

• science

• art

Finally, the Chinese had advancements in _____ and art that dramatically improved the Chinese way of life.

• structures

• writing system

• science

• religion

This Qin dynasty emperor is credited with building the Great Wall, the Grand Canal, and an elaborate tomb with soldiers made of clay.

• Shi Huangdi

• Wu Di

• Confucius

• Chang Jiang

The earliest Chinese writing was similar to what other type of ancient writing system, using symbols for words and ideas?

• Roman numerals

• Greek alphabet

• Egyptian hieroglyphics

• Inca Quipu

Which was NOT a Shang dynasty achievement?

• gunpowder

• moveable type printing

• porcelain

• brain surgery

Which was NOT a Han dynasty achievement

• gunpowder

• paper

• seismograph

• brain surgery

The toothbrush is another Chinese invention. Early toothbrush bristles came from which source?

• pig hair

• elephant nose hair

• tiger whiskers

• porcupine quills

This sport, the most popular in the world, originated in ancient China. What is the sport?

• baseball

• basketball

• hockey

• soccer