Quiz on the Qin Dynasty and the Warring States Period

What period of fighting in China is referred to in the document?

• 400 B.C.E. to 200 B.C.E.

• 500 B.C.E. to 300 B.C.E.

• 300 B.C.E. to 100 B.C.E.

• 600 B.C.E. to 400 B.C.E.

What was the name of the Qin ruler who declared himself the First Qin Emperor?

• Qin Shihuangdi

• Qin Shi

• Qin Huang

• Qin Di

What was the impact of the Qin ruler's changes to the Chinese government?

• They lasted for centuries.

• They were quickly reversed.

• They caused chaos.

• They were ignored.

From which river to which river did the Qin control China?

• Huang He to Chang Jiang

• Yangtze to Yellow River

• Mekong to Pearl River

• Yellow River to Yangtze

What did strong rulers of local states do during the Warring States period?

• Fought each other and ignored the weak Zhou kings.

• United under the Zhou kings.

• Ignored each other and focused on trade.

• Formed alliances with the Zhou kings.

What was the role of the Qin state during the Warring States period?

• One of the strong local states.

• A weak state.

• A neutral state.

• A trading state.

What was one of the reasons for the end of the Qin dynasty?

• Revolts against Qin rule

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse

• Foreign invasion

What was one of the purposes of hiring scholars under Emperor Qin?

• To simplify the writing system

• To teach new languages

• To develop new technologies

• To expand trade

What important step did Han Wudi take to improve China's government?

• Ended the practice of appointing family members to run the government

• Built the Great Wall

• Introduced paper currency

• Expanded the Silk Road

What was the basis for choosing government workers during Wude's time?

• Competitive tests

• Family connections

• Wealth

• Military service