Ancient China Quiz 2023- Hoagland

1.) Where did Chinese civilization begin?

• The Yellow River (Huang He Valley)
• The Altai Mountains
• The Tibetan Plateau
• The Gobi Desert

2.) What percent of China's land is suitable for farming?

• 15%
• 20%
• 10%
• 5%

3.) _________ is a yellow soil found in northern China.

• Peat
• Loess
• Loam
• Silt

4.) The _________ River is the third largest river in the world.

• Yellow
• Ganges
• Indus
• Yangtze

5.) What was China's first Dynasty?

• Shang
• Zhou
• Qin
• Han

6.) The "Mandate of Heaven" was seen in many ancient dynasties. What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• Rulers have to pass difficult tests based on Confucian philosophies.
• Rulers have the right to rule because of the Gods.
• Monks decide who the next emperor will be.
• Peasants are forced to give up their lands if the God's are displeased.

7.) Which dynasty was known for starting the Mandate of Heaven?

• Shang
• Zhou
• Qin
• Han

8.) Which of the following achievements was NOT made during the Qin Dynasty?

• The development of paper
• Shi Huangdi's Tomb and the Terracotta warriors
• The Great Wall of China
• Establishing a centralized government

9.) Who founded the Han Dynasty in 206 BCE?

• Shi Huangdi
• Liu Bang
• Emperor Wudi
• Empress Wu Zetian

10.) The ___________ began under the Han Dynasty and opened up China to new cultures and ideas.

• Grand Canal
• Pagoda
• Forbidden City
• Silk Road