Ancient China

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

• To create a trade route

• To defend against nomadic invasions

• To serve as a tourist attraction

• To mark territorial boundaries between dynasties

How many rivers flow through China?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The Silk Road was important because:

• It was made entirely of silk

• It connected China to Rome and other civilizations for trade

• It was used only by the emperor

• It was built after the Great Wall

Oracle bones were used for:

• Building temples

• Making jewelry

• Communication with God/Goddesses and fortune-telling

• Counting money

The Terracotta Army was built during which dynasty?

• Ming Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

What was Confucius primarily known for?

• Being a military general

• His teachings about moral behavior and good government

• Building the Great Wall

• Inventing gunpowder

Which dynasty unified China for the first time?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

What metal was frequently used in Ancient China to make jewelry, sculpture, tools, and weapons?

• Gold

• Iron

• Copper

• Bronze

What material were oracle bones typically made from?

• Jade stones

• Animal skulls

• Turtle shells and animal bones

• Bronze metal

Which dynasty has no written record and might just be a legend?

• Xia Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty