Ancient China Quiz

What were the two major belief systems that took root in ancient China?

• Confucianism and Christianity

• Confucianism and Daoism

• Confucianism and Hinduism

• Daoism and New Age

Which dynasty in ancient China lasted until 256 BCE?

• Shang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

What physical features acted as obstacles to outside contact with China?

• Mountains and deserts

• Rivers and lakes

• Forests and valleys

• Plains and plateaus

Who was the supreme god in ancient Chinese religious beliefs?

• Laozi

• Buddha

• Shang Di

• Confucius

What is the one relationship that is between equals according to Confucius?

• Father and son

• Ruler and subject

• Friend and friend

• Husband and wife

Which dynasty in ancient China developed the first complex system of writing?

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

What did the people of Shang and Zhou China improve in terms of technology?

• Iron-making

• Silk-making

• Bronze-making

• Paper-making

What did the ancient Chinese highly value in terms of skills?

• Artistic abilities

• Military tactics

• Scientific knowledge

• Devotion to duty

Which river did the ancient Chinese highly depend on for irrigation and transportation that was referred to as the "River of Sorrows?"

• Mekong River

• Chang River

• Huang River (Yellow)

• Yangtze River

Which dynasty in ancient China had a walled capital at Anyang?

• Shang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty