Ancient Chinese Government Systems Quiz

What term refers to a system of government where the most powerful positions are concentrated in the hands of a few, often from the nobility?

• Aristocracy

• Oracle Bones

• Dynasty

• Bureaucracy

Which term is used to describe a form of government administration managed by departments staffed with non-elected officials?

• Dynasty

• Aristocracy

• Oracle Bones

• Bureaucracy

What is the term for a sequence of rulers from the same family, typically in the context of a feudal or monarchical system?

• Bureaucracy

• Aristocracy

• Oracle Bones

• Dynasty

What historical term refers to the pieces of turtle shell or bone used in ancient China for divination?

• Aristocracy

• Oracle Bones

• Dynasty

• Bureaucracy

What was the Terracotta Army designed to do?

• Protect the emperor in the afterlife

• Serve as a decoration in the emperor's palace

• Guide travelers along the Silk Road

• Represent the emperor's actual army in battle

Which philosophy focuses on harmony and the importance of family and social hierarchy?

• Buddhism

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Capitalism

What is the primary focus of Daoism?

• Achieving wealth through trade

• Living in harmony with nature

• Worship of a single god

• Promotion of strong legal codes

What was millet primarily used for in ancient cultures?

• Building materials

• A staple food crop

• Currency for trade

• Medicinal purposes

What term refers to a Chinese philosophical system that emphasizes law, order, and the role of the state?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

Which term is associated with a historical figure known for his teachings compiled in a book that influences Chinese culture?

• Warlord

• Analects

• Great Wall

• Legalism