Chinese Dynasties

During the Shang dynasty, the first type of writing was created known as ________. This consisted of inscriptions on tortoiseshells or ox bones.

• hieroglyphics

• oracle bones

• cuneiform

• alphabet

_____ was one of China's best known thinkers that promoted kindness and loyalty.

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Nelson Mandela

• Abraham

• Confucius

The Great Wall of China was constructed in order to protect the people of the dynasties from which individuals?

• Mongols (Xiongnu)

• Religious protestors

• Japanese

• Russians

During the Zhou Dynasty, the government structure of ______ caused chaos and turmoil.

• theocracy

• feudalism

• democracy

• communism

Which was NOT an invention of the ancient Chinese?

• paper

• gunpowder

• kite

• airplanes

Which item was NOT traded along the Silk Road?

• papaya

• silk

• tea

• gold and silver

The ______ was a Chinese invention that helped the emperor know when an earthquake had occurred within his dynasty.

• printer

• abacus

• seismograph

• compass

The ____ was first constructed during the Qin dynasty and was a shortcut between the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers.

• Grand Canal

• Great Wall of China

• Shanghai

• Forbidden City

What were the Mongols (Yuan Dynasty) known for?

• advanced military tactics

• the skills in the kitchen

• exploration

• peaceful relationship with Africa

The ______ was a generally peaceful time during Mongol rule.

• Revolution

• Renaissance

• Dark Ages

• Pax Mongolica