History Of Ancient China Quiz Questions! Trivia

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Ancient China was built along the Yellow River in the north and the Yangtze in the south, so a large population of China was that of farmers. Did you know that traditional Chinese art has varied due to change in times and due to change in dynasties? Below is a trivia quiz made up of the history of ancient china quiz questions. Give it a shot and see how informed you are.

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1.

China is located on the continent of:
- A.
  
  Africa
- B.
  
  Asia
- C.
  
  Europe
- D.
  
  North America
2.

China borders all of the following except:
- A.
  
  Yellow Sea
- B.
  
  East China Sea
- C.
  
  Indian Ocean
- D.
  
  Pacific Ocean
3.

The mountain range that forms a natural border with India is:
- A.
  
  Himalayas
- B.
  
  Hindu Kush
- C.
  
  Andes
- D.
  
  None of the given choices
4.

The natural barrier in the north that separates China from Mongolia is
- A.
  
  Xi Jian
- B.
  
  Gobi Desert
- C.
  
  Himalayan Mountains
- D.
  
  Qin Ling
5.

Ancient Chinese civilization started along the
- A.
  
  Himalayan Mountains
- B.
  
  Yangtze River
- C.
  
  Huang He River
- D.
  
  Loess River
6.

What is the name of the fertile yellow soil that is deposited along the riverbank of the Huang He called?
- A.
  
  Dike
- B.
  
  Loess
- C.
  
  Special Soil
- D.
  
  Flood Soil
7.

All of the ideas of Confucius were written down by his students in a text known as:
- A.
  
  Philosophy
- B.
  
  Analects
- C.
  
  Kong Fu Zi
- D.
  
  Vedas
8.

Which dynasty introduced the use of paper?
- A.
  
  Shang
- B.
  
  Qin
- C.
  
  Han
- D.
  
  Zhou
9.

Shi Huangdi was emperor of which dynasty?
- A.
  
  Shang
- B.
  
  Qin
- C.
  
  Han
- D.
  
  Zhou
10.

Which of the following was an idea from Confucius' philosophy?
- A.
  
  Five Main Relationships
- B.
  
  Not treating others in a way that you do not want to be treated
- C.
  
  Civil Service Positions based on merit
- D.
  
  Education was important
- E.
  
  The first 3 choices only
- F.
  
  All of the above
11.

The Great Wall of China stands as an accomplishment of which dynasty?
- A.
  
  Shang
- B.
  
  Qin
- C.
  
  Han
- D.
  
  Zhou
12.

Confucius can best be described as a
- A.
  
  Religious Prophet
- B.
  
  Ruler of a large Chinese Empire
- C.
  
  Poet and Writer
- D.
  
  Teacher and Man of ideas
13.

The Five Relationship so Confucianism included:
- A.
  
  Ruler and Subjects
- B.
  
  Mother and Daughter
- C.
  
  Father and Sun
- D.
  
  Husband and Wife
- E.
  
  Both the first and 4th choice
- F.
  
  The first, third, and fourth choice
- G.
  
  All of the above
14.

During the fall (decline) of which dynasty did warlords begin taking over different parts of the dynasty?
- A.
  
  Shang
- B.
  
  Qin
- C.
  
  Han
- D.
  
  Zhou
15.

Emperors of Ancient China included all of the following except
- A.
  
  Liu Bang
- B.
  
  Shi Huangdi
- C.
  
  Confucius
- D.
  
  Wudi
16.

Shi Huangdi is known for
- A.
  
  Being emperor during most of the Qin Dynasty
- B.
  
  Building the Great Wall of China
- C.
  
  Uniting China
- D.
  
  Creating a common system of currency and units of measurement for all of China
- E.
  
  First 2 options only
- F.
  
  Second 2 options only
- G.
  
  All options
17.

A system of beliefs and values is also known as a _____________________.
18.

The most noted accomplishment of the Shang Dynasty was their system of __________________.
19.

Ancient Chinese built _______________________ in the rivers to try to control the dangerous floods.
20.

In addition to goods, _____________________ were also traded along the Silk Road.
21.

Ancient Chinese called themselves the _________________ because they thought that their kingdom was at the center of the world.
22.

At the end of the Han dynasty, the religion of ________________ spread from India and became popular.
23.

Liu Bang was the first emperor of the ________________ dynasty.
24.

Emperor ____________________'s tomb (burial site) was found with thousands of terra cotta soldiers, horses, and chariots that were placed there to protect him in his next. life.