Mandate of Heaven
Mandate of Heaven
The Qin Dynasty
The Han Dynasty
Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
General
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
100
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
A. A type of ancient Chinese food
B. The belief that a ruler’s right to govern comes from a divine force
C. A system for building roads
D. A method of warfare
Answer: B The belief that a ruler’s right to govern comes from a divine force
100
What does it mean when people say a dynasty “loses” the Mandate of Heaven?
A. The ruler is given more power
B. The ruler’s right to govern is taken away because of poor leadership
C. The ruler becomes richer
D. The ruler wins more battles
Answer: B. The ruler’s right to govern is taken away because of poor leadership
100
Under which emperor was the original Great Wall built?
A. Emperor Wu of Han
B. Qin Shi Huang
C. Emperor Kangxi
D. Emperor Taizong
Answer: B. Qin Shi Huang
100
According to legend, who founded Rome?
a) Athena
b) Alexander the Great
c) She-wolf
d) Romulus and Remus
d) Romulus and Remus
100
How did the geography of the Balkan Peninsula influence ancient Greece?
A. It made travel easy and connected all cities.
B. Its mountains led to the development of many independent city-states.
C. It prevented the growth of any cities.
D. It was full of rivers that created large empires.
Answer: B. Its mountains led to the development of many independent city-states
200
Which philosophy did Qin Shi Huang use to enforce strict laws?
A. Confucianism
B. Legalism
C. Taoism
D. Buddhism
Answer: B Legalism
200
When did the Qin Dynasty rule?
A. 221–206 BCE
B. 100–50 BCE
C. 500–450 BCE
D. 1–50 CE
Answer: A 221–206 BCE
200
Who was the first emperor of China who ordered many unifying reforms?
A. Emperor Wu
B. Qin Shi Huang
C. Confucius
D. Emperor Gaozu
Answer: B. Qin Shi Huang
200
What was the purpose of the Civil Service Exam during the Han Dynasty?
a) To train soldiers for the army
b) To select officials based on merit rather than family background
c) To spread Confucian ideas to neighboring countries
d) To reward loyal followers of the emperor
b) To select officials based on merit rather than family background
200
The helots in ancient Sparta?
a) Elite soldiers
b) Foreign merchants
c) Advisors to the king
d) Enslaved people owned by the state
d) Enslaved people owned by the state
200
Who were the helots in Sparta?
A. The Spartan kings
B. The warrior class
C. The slaves who worked the land for the Spartans
D. The priests in the temples
Answer: C. The slaves who worked the land for the Spartans
200
What did people in China write on before paper was invented?,:
a) Animal skins
b) Papyrus
c) Cave walls
d) Bamboo strips and silk
Answer: d) Bamboo strips and silk
200
A cultural contribution of ancient Greece was
a) Construction of ziggurats
b) Development of polytheism
c) Development of theater and drama
d) Invention of paper
c) Development of theater and drama
300
How does a dynasty gain the Mandate of Heaven?
A. By restoring peace and order
B. By winning a lottery
C. By inventing new technology
D. By having the most wealth
Answer: A. By restoring peace and order
300
Who was the leader of the Qin Dynasty that claimed the Mandate of Heaven?
A. Confucius
B. Qin Shi Huang
C. Sun Tzu
D. Laozi
Answer: B Qin Shi Huang
300
Why was the Great Wall built under Qin Shi Huang?
A. To mark the borders of the empire
B. To protect against invaders
C. To serve as a road for traders
D. To trap wild animals
Answer: B. To protect against invaders
300
Which of the following is a contribution from the Han Dynasty?
A. The invention of paper
B. The discovery of America
C. The creation of the Terracotta Army
D. The invention of the telephone
Answer: A. The invention of paper
300
According to legend, who founded Rome?
A. Julius Caesar and Augustus
B. Romulus and Remus
C. Alexander and Philip
D. Caesar and Brutus
Answer: B. Romulus and Remus
300
Which type of government was first developed in Athens?
A. Monarchy
B. Dictatorship
C. Democracy
D. Empire
Answer: C. Democracy
300
How did Ancient Greece and Rome influence the United States?
A. They taught Americans advanced farming techniques.
B. Their ideas inspired the design of Washington, D.C. and its government.
C. They provided the first American presidents.
D. They built the first American roads.
Answer: B. Their ideas inspired the design of Washington, D.C. and its government
300
The Hellenistic Era is ?
a) The period when Greek city-states united under one government
b) The time when Greek culture spread widely after the conquests of Alexander the Great
c) The era of early Greek colonization in the Mediterranean
d) The golden age of Greek philosophy and art in Athens
b) The time when Greek culture spread widely after the conquests of Alexander the Great
300
True or False?
Our Founding Fathers tried to recreate the ancient world in America by making Washington, DC a “new Rome.” George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and others used ideas about government and law from the classical world, especially Rome.
Answer: True
400
According to the Mandate of Heaven, what must a ruler do to keep the right to govern?
A. Build many palaces
B. Govern justly and effectively
C. Have the largest army
D. Conquer foreign lands
Answer B. Govern justly and effectively
400
During which period did Qin Shi Huang defeat rival states to unify China?
A. The Renaissance
B. The Warring States Period
C. The Industrial Revolution
D. The Middle Ages
Answer: B The Warring States Period
400
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Qin Dynasty?
A. The invention of the steam engine
B. The standardization of writing, currency, and weights
C. The discovery of electricity
D. The creation of the Silk Road
Answer: B. The standardization of writing, currency, and weights.
400
How did the Han Dynasty rise to power?
a) Through an invasion by neighboring tribes
b) By winning in a civil war after the fall of the Qin Dynasty
c) By reintroducing Legalism as the primary philosophy
d) Through peaceful negotiations with the Qin ruler
b) By winning in a civil war after the fall of the Qin Dynasty
400
What was the Roman Republic known for?
A. Being ruled by a king
B. Electing officials to help govern
C. Only allowing citizens to vote if they were warriors
D. A society with no conflicts
Answer: B. Electing officials to help govern
400
Government Types in Ancient Greece:
Which of the following is NOT a type of government found in ancient Greece?
A. Monarchy
B. Oligarchy
C. Democracy
D. Republic
Answer: D. Republic
400
Hellenistic Era – Hellenism:
What does the term "Hellenism" refer to?
A. The spread of Egyptian culture in Greece
B. The spread of Greek culture after Alexander the Great’s conquests
C. A type of ancient Greek food
D. A style of Roman architecture
Answer: B. The spread of Greek culture after Alexander the Great’s conquests
400
How did Greece’s terrain influence its civilization?
a. It allowed for large-scale farming and agricultural exports.
b. It encouraged the development of independent city-states.
c. It made Greece easily unified under a single government.
d. It prevented Greek cities from engaging in trade.
. It encouraged the development of independent city-states.
400
a. It replaced religious buildings with theaters
b. It had a strict hierarchy
c. It was based on class equality
d. The Senate always had the most power in the state
b. It had a strict hierarchy
500
Which of the following is a sign that a dynasty might have lost the Mandate of Heaven?
A. Successful harvests
B. Natural disasters and famines
C. The building of monuments
D. Peaceful trade relations
Answer: B. Natural disasters and famines
500
What major change did Qin Shi Huang make to the government?
A. He decentralized power to local lords
B. He abolished feudalism and centralized the government
C. He created a democracy
D. He introduced elections for all citizens
Answer: B He abolished feudalism and centralized the government
500
What was the purpose of the Terracotta Army?
A. To serve as guards for Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife
B. To decorate the palace halls
C. To build the Great Wall
D. To help farmers in the fields
Answer: A. To serve as guards for Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife
500
This picture depicts the:
a.Chinese Chess Board
b. The Greek Army
c. The Terra Cotta Army
d. The toy soldiers of Rome
c. The Terra Cotta Army
500
What is true about Julius Caesar’s rule?
A. He retired peacefully after many years of service.
B. He became dictator for life and was later assassinated.
C. He was a famous artist of his time.
D. He built the Great Wall of China.
Answer: B. He became dictator for life and was later assassinated
500
How did Athens differ from Sparta?
A. Athens focused on arts and learning, while Sparta focused on military training.
B. Athens was known for its strong army, while Sparta was known for its art.
C. Both cities had the same way of life.
D. Sparta was a democracy and Athens was a monarchy.
Answer: A. Athens focused on arts and learning, while Sparta focused on military training.
500
What does the term "Golden Age" mean?
A. A time when a civilization faces many problems
B. A period of great achievements in art, science, and culture
C. A time when gold was used as the only form of currency
D. A time of constant warfare
Answer: B. A period of great achievements in art, science, and culture
500
The majority of Greek lands are located on the:
a. Islands of the Aegean Sea
b. Slopes of the Alps
c. Balkan Peninsula
d. Plains of Mesopotamia
c. Balkan Peninsula
600
What was one of the major infrastructure projects during the Qin Dynasty?
A. The construction of the Forbidden City
B. The building of the Great Wall
C. The development of skyscrapers
D. The creation of a nationwide railway
Answer: B The building of the Great Wall
600
What economic or social factor contributed to the fall of the Qin Dynasty?
A. Low taxes and abundant leisure time
B. Heavy taxation and forced labor
C. Excessive wealth for all citizens
D. Too much trade with neighboring countries
Answer: B Heavy taxation and forced labor
600
Which of the following was NOT standardized by the Qin Dynasty?
A. Writing
B. Currency
C. Calendar
D. Weights and measures
Answer: C. Calendar
600
What were two causes for the fall of the Han Dynasty?
A. Overexpansion and corruption
B. Earthquakes and floods
C. Invasion by nomads and famine
D. Disease and lack of leadership
Answer: A. Overexpansion and corruption
600
Which of the following is a famous example of Roman architecture?
A. The Parthenon
B. The Great Pyramid
C. The Colosseum
D. The Forbidden City
Answer: C. The Colosseum
600
During the Persian Wars, what did Athens and Sparta do?
A. They fought against each other.
B. They formed an alliance against a common enemy.
C. They ignored the war.
D. They both sided with Persia.
Answer: B. They formed an alliance against a common enemy.
600
What is the golden age of a civilization?
a. A time of war
b. A time of great storms and earthquakes
c. A time of prosperity when a civilization is very successful in areas like science, art, and government
d. A period of famine and death
d.
c. A time of prosperity when a civilization is very successful in areas like science, art, and government
700
What does the “dynastic cycle” refer to?
A. The process of dynasties coming to power and then falling when they lose the Mandate of Heaven
B. The cycle of the seasons in ancient China
C. A traditional Chinese dance
D. The rotation of government officials every year
Answer: A The process of dynasties coming to power and then falling when they lose the Mandate of Heaven
700
Which dynasty emerged after the fall of the Qin Dynasty?
A. The Ming Dynasty
B. The Han Dynasty
C. The Tang Dynasty
D. The Song Dynasty
Answer: B The Han Dynasty
700
What material was primarily used to create the Terracotta Army?
A. Marble
B. Clay
C. Bronze
D. Wood
Answer: B. Clay
700
This style of writing is considered to be:
a) Engraving
b) Calligraphy
c) Printing
d) Stenciling
b) Calligraphy
700
What was one consequence of Cleopatra’s death?
A. Rome was conquered by Egypt.
B. Egypt became a Roman province.
C. Cleopatra’s children took over Rome.
D. Greece and Egypt merged into one kingdom.
Answer: B. Egypt became a Roman province
Answer: B. Egypt became a Roman province
700
What was the Peloponnesian War?
A. A war between Athens and Persia
B. A war between Sparta and Rome
C. A war fought between Athens and Sparta
D. A war over trade routes in China
Answer: C. A war fought between Athens and Sparta
800
What was China’s first unified state?
a) Qin Dynasty
b) Han Dynasty
c) Zhou Dynasty
d) Mongol Empire
Answer: a) Qin Dynasty
800
What was a major factor in the fall of the Han Dynasty?
a) Overexpansion and internal corruption
b) Invasion by the Mongols
c) Strict Legalist policies
d) The decline of Confucianism
a) Overexpansion and internal corruption
800
In the context of Ancient Rome, what does the term "barbarians" refer to?
A. Members of the Roman Senate
B. Non-Roman groups who invaded the empire
C. Elite Roman soldiers
D. Wealthy citizens of Rome
Answer: B. Non-Roman groups who invaded the empire
800
What role did theater play in ancient Greek culture?
A. It was used only for religious ceremonies.
B. It was a popular form of entertainment and storytelling.
C. It was only performed for the king.
D. It was a type of sport.
Answer: B. It was a popular form of entertainment and storytelling
900
Why is Emperor Qin Shi Huang considered a controversial figure in Chinese history?
a) He failed to unify China.
b) He burned books and suppressed scholars.
c) He promoted Confucianism over Legalism.
d) He allowed peasants to overthrow the dynasty.
b) He burned books and suppressed scholars.
900
Athens and Sparta were allies during this war
a) The Peloponnesian War
b) The Persian Wars
c) The Trojan War
d)The Corinthian War
b) The Persian Wars
900
This is a form of government in which the people directly decide on issues facing a state.
a) Constitution
b) Oligarchy
c) Democracy
d)Dictatorship
c) Democracy
1000
True or False
The Terracotta Army, built for Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. It was created to guard his tomb and protect him in the afterlife, because he believed in life after death and wanted to continue his rule.”
Answer: True