East Asia History Quiz

When did modern humans first arrive in East Asia?

• Around 80,000 years ago

• Around 45,000 years ago

• Around 10,000 years ago

• Around 5,000 years ago

What is the oldest city discovered in China?

• Beijing

• Banpo

• Xi'an

• Shanghai

Which dynasty is considered the first true dynasty of China?

• Xia Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

What does the character 'Shan' represent in Chinese?

• River

• Mountain

• Tree

• City

What was the main reason for the construction of the Great Wall?

• For trade

• As a monument

• For defense

• To mark territory

What major project did the Qin Dynasty undertake?

• The Silk Road

• The Great Wall of China

• The Terracotta Army

• Both B and C

What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

• Military conquest

• Religious pilgrimage

• Trade between Asia and Europe

• Cultural exchange

Who was the leader that unified the Mongols?

• Attila the Hun

• Kublai Khan

• Timur

• Genghis Khan

Which kingdom unified Korea in the 7th century?

• Goryeo

• Baekje

• Goguryeo

• Silla

Who developed the Korean alphabet Hangul?

• King Gojong

• King Taejo

• King Gwanggaeto

• King Sejong