Ancient China Quiz

Who originally controlled ancient China?

• President

• King

• Prime Minister

• Governor

What is a dynasty?

• A group of merchants

• A group of rulers from the same family

• A group of soldiers

• A group of farmers

Which dynasty ruled China from 221 to 206 BCE?

• Xia Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

What did Shi Huangdi standardize in China?

• Language

• Currency

• Several parts of life

• Religion

What did the Qin Dynasty get its name from?

• A river

• A mountain

• The state of Qin

• A famous warrior

How did government officials receive their jobs during the Qin Dynasty?

• Through elections

• From Shi Huangdi

• From the lords

• By inheritance

What was the role of lords during the Zhou Dynasty?

• They were elected officials

• They inherited power

• They were merchants

• They were soldiers

What was the time period of the Shang Dynasty?

• 2070 - 1600 BCE

• 1600 - 1046 BCE

• 1046 - 256 BCE

• 206 BCE - 220 CE

What was the time period of the Zhou Dynasty?

• 2070 - 1600 BCE

• 1600 - 1046 BCE

• 1046 - 256 BCE

• 206 BCE - 220 CE

What was the time period of the Han Dynasty?

• 2070 - 1600 BCE

• 1600 - 1046 BCE

• 1046 - 256 BCE

• 206 BCE - 220 CE