Ancient China Economy Quiz

What metals did the Chinese become major producers of?

• Gold and Silver

• Bronze and Iron

• Copper and Tin

• Lead and Zinc

During which dynasty did the Chinese heavily produce bronze weapons?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

What did the Chinese use iron to make during the Zhou Dynasty?

• Jewelry

• Musical instruments

• Swords and armor

• Pottery

What did China exchange for horses with the Dayuan?

• Gold

• Silk

• Spices

• Grain

What was the Silk Road?

• A single trade route

• A group of trade routes

• A military path

• A cultural exchange program

Where did the Silk Road extend from and to?

• India to Egypt

• China to Rome

• Persia to Greece

• Arabia to Europe

What did the Han use the horses from the Dayuan for?

• Farming

• Transportation

• Defeating the Xiongnu

• Silk production

What was the purpose of the Silk Road?

• To connect China with Africa

• To connect China with Europe

• To connect China with India

• To connect China with the Americas

What was one significant impact of the Silk Road on ancient civilizations?

• Decrease in global trade

• Increase in global trade

• Isolation of cultures

• Decline in knowledge exchange

What did the closure of the Silk Road routes lead to in Europe?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Age of Exploration

• The Renaissance

• The Dark Ages