Chinese Geography
Chinese Philosophies
Chinese Dynasties
Legacy of China
Miscellaneous
100
On which continent is China located?
Asia
100
Which of the following Chinese philosophies does this symbol represent?
A Buddhism
B Legalism
C Daoism
D Confucianism
C Daoism
100
What dynasty did Shi Huang Di start?
A. Qin
B. Shang
C. Han
D. Zhou
A. Qin
100
Discovered in 1974 by a group of local farmers, the ______________ is a collection of sculptures of soldiers made out of clay that were buried with the first emperor of China.
A Terracotta Army
B Emperor’s Army
C Ceramics Army
D Memorial Army.
A Terracotta Army
100
Who called himself the “first emperor”?
A Liu Bang
B Qin Shi Huang Di
C Empress Lü
D Wudi
B Qin Shi Huang Di
200
Which ocean borders China to the east?
A Indian Ocean
B Atlantic Ocean
C Pacific Ocean
D Arctic Ocean
C Pacific Ocean
200
Which of the following Chinese philosophies was practiced by the Han dynasty.
A Buddhism
B Legalism
C Daoism
D Confucianism
D Confucianism
200
What is the dynastic cycle?
A the pattern of the rise and fall of dynasties
B a time of constant war
C the respect children owe their parents and ancestors
D the process of merging with nature
A the pattern of the rise and fall of dynasties
200
True or False: The Great Wall of China was built entirely by the Han Dynasty.
False
200
What is another name for the Yellow River?
A. Yangtze
B. Shang
C. Huang He
D. Chang Jiang
C. Huang He
300
Which of the following is NOT part of China’s natural barriers?
A the Tibetan Plateau
B the Gobi Desert
C the Himalayan Mountain Range
D the Great Wall of China
D the Great Wall of China
300
Which of the following Chinese philosophies emphasized order through strict government and strictly enforced laws?
A Buddhism
B Legalism
C Daoism
D Confucianism
B Legalism
300
Daily Double!!!!
What was the concept of the Mandate of Heaven?
A It was the result of the dynastic cycle.
B It was the belief that a king could rule only as long as the gods believed him worthy.
C It emphasized living in harmony with nature and the Dao.
D It was a philosophy that encouraged a strong ruler.
B It was the belief that a king could rule only as long as the gods believed him worthy.
300
Which of the following was NOT true of the Han dynasty?
A Taxes were lowered and especially harsh laws were ended.
B The dynasty was very short-lived because the rulers were not wise.
C Appointed officials had to pass an examination on Confucianism.
D Peasants were required to work only one month per year on public projects.
B The dynasty was very short-lived because the rulers were not wise.
300
What is another name for the Yangtze River?
A. Yellow
B. Shang
C. Huang He
D. Chang
D. Chang
400
China’s civilization developed between which two rivers?
A Yin River and Yang River
B Huang He River and Yangtze River
C Shang River and Zhou River
D Huang He River and Yellow River
Huang He River and Yangtze River
400
Which of the following Chinese philosophies focuses on living in harmony with nature and “the way”?
A Buddhism
B Legalism
C Daoism
D Confucianism
C Daoism
400
Who became known as Empress Lü?
A the last emperor of the Qin dynasty
B Liu Bang’s wife
C a notable bureaucrat of the Han dynasty
D the longest-reigning emperor in Chinese history
B Liu Bang’s wife
400
Free Points
Free Points
400
Which of the following is the best description of the Silk Roads?
A The Silk Roads were overland routes connecting China with Europe.
B The Silk Roads were land and maritime routes connecting China with Asia, Europe, and Africa.
C The Silk Roads ran through Russia to northern Europe.
D The Silk Roads were not used after 100 b.c
B The Silk Roads were land and maritime routes connecting China with Asia, Europe, and Africa.
500
The _______________________________________________ is a vast area stretching from Mongolia into China.
A Sahara Desert
B Gobi Desert
C Huang He Desert
D None of the above
B Gobi Desert
500
Which of the following Chinese philosophies had its founder's teachings collected in a book called the Analects?
A Buddhism
B Legalism
C Daoism
D Confucianism
D Confucianism
500
Who was the founder of the Han dynasty?
A Liu Bang
B Qin Shi Huangdi
C Empress Lü
D Wudi
A Liu Bang
500
Which was China’s chief trade good?
A iron objects
B silk
C paper
D lacquerware
B silk
500
Which of the following is NOT true about trade on the Silk Roads?
A Traders often bartered items for other goods.
B Traders used different currencies to pay for items.
C Traders used a single currency to pay for items.
D Many traders carried no money at all.
C Traders used a single currency to pay for items.