Ancient China Quiz

The Silk Road stretched from China to the Atlantic Ocean.

• True

• False

Throughout its history, China has been ruled by many dynasties.

• True

• False

The Grand Canal was completed during the Song dynasty.

• True

• False

Under the merit system, officials are hired on the basis of their wealth or social position.

• True

• False

Kublai Khan founded the Song dynasty.

• True

• False

Who was the greatest ruler of the Tang dynasty?

• Huang He

• Bi Sheng

• Tang Taizong

According to Confucius, a society will be healthy if people:

• choose a ruler who inspires fear

• treat each other with respect

• give each other money

How were workers chosen under China’s merit system?

• by wealth

• by ability

• by family position

Two key products China traded with other countries were:

• silk and porcelain

• gold and silver

• fish and grain

What helped spread knowledge throughout China during its golden ages?

• porcelain tablets

• the Grand Canal

• books