Early China Quiz

What were the major crops in early China?

• Maize and sorghum

• Barley and oats

• Rice and wheat

• Potatoes and yams

What was the major role of the mulberry tree in ancient China?

• Providing food for the people

• Building houses and furniture

• Producing silk

• Creating medicine

What did the ancient Chinese people use the silk thread for?

• Building tools

• Fishing nets

• Decorating pottery

• Clothing and fabric

What did the ancient Chinese writing system initially use symbols to represent?

• Objects

• Ideas and sounds

• Emotions and feelings

• Actions and behaviors

Which dynasty is said to have united the villages and towns of the Huang He valley?

• Xia dynasty

• Shang dynasty

• Zhou dynasty

• Qin dynasty

What was the privilege of the king in ancient China regarding predicting the future?

• Reading the stars

• Using animal bones to predict

• Consulting with priests

• Observing natural phenomena

What were the Shang people known for making carvings on?

• Metal plates

• Wooden tablets

• Stone tablets

• Animal bones

What was the main occupation of the majority of the population during the Shang dynasty?

• Craftsmanship

• Trading

• Fishing

• Farming

What was the purpose of applying heat to the animal bones in ancient China?

• To create art

• To cook food

• To predict the future

• To make tools

What was the main source of food for most people in early China?

• Farming

• Fishing

• Hunting

• Gathering