Exploring Ancient China

Which two rivers were crucial to the development of ancient Chinese civilization?

• Amazon and Mississippi

• Ganges and Indus

• Yangtze and Yellow

• Nile and Tigris

What percentage of China's land is suitable for farming?

• 75%

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

Why did ancient China remain isolated for a long time?

• No advanced technology

• Lack of interest in trade

• Natural barriers like mountains and deserts

• Fear of outsiders

In ancient China, who was considered more important than soldiers and artisans?

• Peasants

• Merchants

• Priests

• Nobles

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A trade agreement

• A divine right to rule given by the gods

• A military strategy

• A law passed by the emperor

What happens when a ruler loses the Mandate of Heaven?

• They are exiled

• They receive more power

• They are overthrown

• They are promoted

What is the main focus of Confucianism?

• Respect for elders and family relationships

• Economic prosperity

• Scientific discovery

• Military conquest

How many characters does the Chinese language have?

• 100

• 100,000

• 1,000

• 10,000

Why was the Great Wall of China built?

• To mark territory

• To prevent northern invasions

• To facilitate trade

• To honor the gods

What was one of the major contributions of ancient China to trade?

• Discovery of silk

• Invention of the compass

• Creation of currency

• Development of the wheel