Ancient China Pop Quiz

Which was not a geographical feature that isolated ancient China?

• Himalayan Mountains

• Tibetan Plateau

• Gobi Desert

• Dead Sea

Put the following dynasties in chronological order (Number 1= first dynasty, Number 6= last dynasty)

• Xia

• Qin

• Zhou

• Han

• Qin

• Shang

• Shang

• Zhou

• Warring States

• Xia

3.) An oracle bone is

• an animal bone (such as an ox scapula or turtle shell) that priests would use to predict the future

• a type of ancient Chinese weapon used in warfare.

• a traditional Chinese musical instrument made of bamboo.

• a type of ancient Chinese pottery used to store grains.

How were the Terracotta Warriors discovered?

• Archaeologists had been searching for them for years

• Some farmers in China were digging a well and accidentally found them

• There were clues left from the Qin dynasty

• They were never hidden

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

• Mark the boundary of the Chinese Empire

• Act as a religious site

• Protect against invasions from northern tribes

• Serve as a trade route

Which dynasty unified China under one empire?

• Ming Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What was the Silk Road primarily used for?

• Transport of military troops

• Exploration of new territories

• Exchange of goods and culture

• Religious pilgrimages

Which of the following was a significant contribution of the Han dynasty to Chinese culture?

• Invention of gunpowder

• Development of the Silk Road

• Construction of the Forbidden City

• Introduction of Buddhism