Exploring Ancient China

What is the name of the river that is often referred to as the "cradle of Chinese civilization"?

• Yangtze River

• Yellow River

• Mekong River

• Ganges River

Which dynasty is considered the first historically verified Chinese dynasty?

• Shang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To serve as a trade route

• To protect against invasions

• To mark the boundary of the empire

• To control flooding

Which philosophy emphasizes harmony with nature and is associated with Laozi?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

What is the term for the belief in the divine right to rule, which was used to justify the rule of the emperors in China?

• Mandate of Heaven

• Divine Right of Kings

• Social Contract

• Dynastic Cycle

Which Chinese philosopher is known for his teachings on ethics, family, and social harmony?

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Sun Tzu

• Mencius

What was the primary material used for writing during the Shang Dynasty?

• Paper

• Bamboo strips

• Oracle bones

• Silk

Which dynasty is known for unifying China and beginning the construction of the Great Wall?

• Han Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

What is the name of the trade route that connected China to the Mediterranean?

• Silk Road

• Spice Route

• Amber Road

• Incense Route

Which invention is NOT attributed to ancient China?

• Gunpowder

• Compass

• Printing

• Steam Engine