Ancient Chinese Civilization Study Guide Quiz

What is a dynasty?

• A sequence of rulers from the same family.

• A type of ancient Chinese weapon.

• A traditional Chinese festival.

• A form of ancient Chinese writing.

What does "Huang" mean in Chinese?

• Red

• Blue

• Yellow

• Green

What is an oracle bone?

• A type of ancient Chinese musical instrument.

• Pieces of bone or turtle shell used to predict the future.

• A traditional Chinese food.

• A type of ancient Chinese clothing.

What was the Great Wall of China used for?

• To protect the Chinese land from invaders.

• To serve as a trade route.

• To mark the boundary of the emperor's palace.

• To store ancient Chinese artifacts.

What is aristocracy?

• The highest class in a society, many are born into a class.

• A type of ancient Chinese art.

• A traditional Chinese dance.

• A form of ancient Chinese writing.

True or False? The Ancient Chinese civilization still exists today.

• True

• False

Why did people from the Shang Dynasty make taotie masks?

• To ward off evil spirits.

• To celebrate the New Year.

• To use in traditional Chinese dances.

• To store food.

What was the Great Wall made out of?

• Brick, stone, and wood.

• Gold and silver.

• Iron and steel.

• Marble and granite.

What is bronze casting?

• A way that the Ancient Chinese people used to make sculptures out of bronze.

• A method of cooking in ancient China.

• A traditional Chinese dance.

• A type of ancient Chinese writing.

True or False? Dynasties never overlapped each other.

• True

• False