Chinese Dynasties

Which type of military equipment was used during the Shang dynasty?*

• bronze spear

• gunpowder

• cannon

• iron sword

During which era did the Shang dynasty take place?

• Stone Age

• Bronze Age

• Iron Age

• Ice Age

Which of these was developed by a Han dynasty official?*

• paper making

• woodblock printing

• wax tablets

• bookbinding

What development increased the wealth of the Han dynasty in China?

• Amber Road

• Silk Road

• Incense Route

• Salt Route

The Han dynasty began using civil service examinations in China in order to place people into

• military positions.

• hospital positions.

• temple positions.

• government positions.

 Where does the Xia Dynasty fit in the timeline of Chinese dynasties?

• 1st

• 5th

• 4th

• 8th

During the Zhou Dynasty, what was the Mandate of Heaven?

• A set of laws that were dictated from the gods

• A belief that said rulers were given authority to rule from the gods

• The name of a legendary dragon from Chinese mythology

What two major religions were established during the Zhou rule?

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Confucianism and Taoism

• Islam and Hinduism

• Christianity and Taoism

Which dynasty ruled the area around the Yellow River?

• Xia

• Shang

• Zhou

• Han

Which dynasty built the Great Wall of China?

• Xia

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin