Ancient History
Name the ancient trade route connecting China with Central Asia, West Asia, Africa and Europe.
The Silk Road (丝绸之路)
📷 Name this type of Chinese ceramics.
Qinghua / Blue and White Porcelain (青花瓷)
What is the name of the desert to the north of China?
The Gobi Desert
Which festival ends the two-week Chinese New Year celebration and features lanterns and tangyuan?
Lantern Festival / Yuanxiao Festival (元宵节)
Name the city famous for its modern skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower.
Shanghai (上海)
What was the last dynasty of ancient China?
Qing Dynasty (清朝)
In Peking Opera face painting, what does BLACK symbolize?
Bravery (勇猛)
China is ranked ______ in land area among all countries in the world.
3rd (third largest)
Name the poet and minister of the Chu Kingdom commemorated during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Qu Yuan (屈原)
What general name describes a traditional Chinese religious building like the Lingyin in Hangzhou?
Temple (寺庙)
In which dynasty was the compass invented?
Han Dynasty (汉朝)
In Peking Opera, which role is the leading male character?
Shēng (生)
How many time zones does Chinese territory span from east to west?
5
Which festival is associated with the legend of Chang'E and her husband Hou Yi?
Mid-Autumn Festival / Moon Festival (中秋节)
The world's first and longest man-made canal, stretching from Beijing to Suzhou.
The Grand Canal (京杭大运河)
What is the title of Sun Tzu's famous work on warfare?
The Art of War (孙子兵法)
What is tied and woven from a single cord into shapes with symbolic meanings?
Chinese Knot (中国结)
The ancient capital city where the Kingdom of Eastern Wu first located its capital.
Nanjing (南京)
This festival's folklore says it is the day when the Herd-boy and Weaving-girl reunite.
Double Seventh Festival / Qixi (七夕节)
Name a famous royal garden that is one of the best preserved in China.
The Summer Palace (颐和园) or Beihai Park (北海公园) or the summer resort in Chengde (承德避暑山庄)
In which dynasty did China become most technologically advanced in the world?
Song Dynasty (宋朝)
What popular Chinese craft involves cutting paper into decorative shapes?
Paper Cutting (剪纸)
Which part of China is higher in elevation — east or west?
West (西部)
What is the most well-known festival in China?
Chinese New Year / Spring Festival (农历新年)
The mountain in Jiangxi Province described in a famous poem by Li Bai about its waterfall.
Lushan Mountain (庐山)