Ancient China Test Review Quiz

What is a dynasty?

• A type of government where people vote for leaders

• A family of rulers who pass power through generations

• A large army protecting a kingdom

• A set of strict laws written by Confucius

Which dynasty was the first to unify China?

• Han

• Tang

• Qin

• Zhou

What was one major achievement of Emperor Qin Shi Huang?

• Inventing paper

• Starting the Great Wall

• Expanding the Silk Road

• Creating the seismograph

How long did the Han Dynasty last?

• About 15 years

• Over 400 years

• Exactly 221 years

• 50 years

Why was the Great Wall of China built?

• To improve trade along the Silk Road

• To mark the border of China

• To protect against invaders like the Mongols

• To honor the gods of ancient China

What are the Terracotta Soldiers?

• Statues of warriors built to protect Emperor Qin in the afterlife

• Guards who defended the Great Wall

• Farmers who discovered an ancient tomb

• Priests who performed religious ceremonies

Which belief system focused on strict laws and harsh punishments?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

What did Confucianism emphasize?

• Respect, family, and education

• Military strength and expansion

• Living in harmony with nature

• Harsh punishments for breaking rules

Which dynasty made Confucianism an important part of government?

• Qin

• Han

• Shang

• Song

What was the Silk Road?

• A river that connected China to other countries

• A long road built to carry the emperor’s messages

• A network of trade routes connecting China to other civilizations

• A pathway only used by soldiers and kings