Chinese Historical Dynasties Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT one of China's four greatest inventions mentioned in the text?

  • Compass (correct)
  • Paper
  • Gunpowder
  • Printing

    • From which Chinese emperor did China's name originate according to the text?

  • Deng Xiaoping
  • Mao Zedong
  • Sun Yat-sen
  • Qin (Chin) emperor (correct)

    • What do Filipinos commonly call China according to the text?

  • Tsina (correct)
  • India
  • Korea
  • Japan

    • What does Mandarin Chinese call their country, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Zhongguo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many dynasties are mentioned to have successfully ruled China in the text?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Zhongguo' in English as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Middle Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who succeeded the last emperor Jie and established the Shang Dynasty?

    <p>Tang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the downfall of the last emperor Jie?

    <p>Loss of the Mandate of Heaven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty is believed to have succeeded the Xia Dynasty, according to some historians?

    <p>Shang Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant cultural advances were made during the Shang Dynasty?

    <p>Industrialized bronze casting, calendar, religious rituals, and writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who overthrew the Shang Dynasty and founded the Zhou Dynasty?

    <p>King Wu of Zhou</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of losing the Mandate of Heaven for rulers in ancient China?

    <p>It meant they were no longer legitimate rulers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the last emperor of the Xia Dynasty?

    <p>King Jie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty is credited with laying the foundations of Chinese culture and civilization?

    <p>Shang Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the people in revolt against the Xia Dynasty due to losing the mandate of heaven?

    <p>King Tang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led Tang to revolt against the Xia Dynasty?

    <p>Battle of Mingtiao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who noted that the popularly assigned dates to King Tang are erroneous?

    <p>Joshua J. Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty came after the Zhou Dynasty?

    <p>Qin Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was appointed by Yao to deal with the flooding of the Yellow River?

    <p>Gun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Gun's fate after his failure to control the flooding?

    <p>Killed himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who took over the task of handling the flooding after Gun's departure?

    <p>Gun's son Yu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Yu learn from his father's mistakes according to the text?

    <p>To respect the forces of nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Gun fail in controlling the flooding according to the text?

    <p>He overestimated his abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did Gun act differently compared to how Yu handled the flooding crisis?

    <p>Gun acted alone without help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Wan-Nien contribute to the Chinese calendar?

    <p>By measuring shadows with a sun-dial and water clock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Wan-Nien prove that the Chinese did not know before?

    <p>The number of days in a year is 365</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did writing develop in China according to the text?

    <p>Through the use of oracle bones for divination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of using oracle bones in ancient China?

    <p>To predict the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was interpreted by the fortune-teller from the cracked shell or bone?

    <p>The answer to the question written on it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Wan-Nien’s work impact Chinese understanding of time?

    <p>By introducing a solar-based calendar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What philosophy did Shih Huang Di subscribe to?

    <p>Legalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many men are estimated to have died during the construction of the Great Wall of China?

    <p>Roughly 1 million men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which emperor died in 202 BCE and was buried in Xian?

    <p>Shih Huang Di</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded a new dynasty after the collapse of the Qin Dynasty?

    <p>Liu Bang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Wu Di do upon coming to power in 147 BCE?

    <p>Imposed controls on salt, iron, and grain supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty succeeded the Qin Dynasty after Shih Huang Di's death?

    <p>Han Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not one of the agricultural implements mentioned in the text?

    <p>Scythe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region of China can one find the warmest areas in winter?

    <p>Southwest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Yangtze River serve as in China?

    <p>Official dividing line between north and south</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is part of China's climate according to the text?

    <p>Varied climate from bitter cold in winter to unbearable heat in summer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What industry did China excel in regarding its production according to the text?

    <p>Silk industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following items was NOT mentioned under housewares in the text?

    <p>Television</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common temperature range in Beijing during the summer months?

    <p>38C to 40C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Chinese region experiences short winters and temperatures around 38C during the summer?

    <p>South China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Turpan located, known for being the 'hottest place in China'?

    <p>Northwest China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of China can have extremely cold winters similar to those in Beijing?

    <p>Northwest China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What weather phenomenon characterizes the summer season in South China?

    <p>Typhoons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is noted for its scorching daytime temperatures in summer and severe cold in winter?

    <p>Northwest China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Sui Dynasty, what significant construction project was completed?

    <p>Grand Canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ruler successfully overthrew the Sui Dynasty to establish the Tang Dynasty?

    <p>Li Yuan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What innovation was attributed to the Han Dynasty?

    <p>Seismograph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable achievement of the Tang Dynasty according to the text?

    <p>Achieving a golden age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which invention was credited to the Sui Dynasty?

    <p>Water-powered mills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose did the Ever Normal Granary System serve in ancient China?

    <p>To transport grain from rich valleys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which emperor of China is known for being the ruler during the period when China was considered the largest, richest, best-governed, and most developed country in the world?

    <p>Ch’ien Lung (Emperor Qianlong)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What minority group came from areas north of China and established the Qing Dynasty?

    <p>Manchus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty in China ordered the construction of dikes along the Yellow and Yangtze rivers to prevent droughts?

    <p>Yuan Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At its peak, what was China known as under Emperor Qianlong's rule?

    <p>Largest and most developed country in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event contributed to the downfall of the Qing Dynasty?

    <p>Corruption in the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group paid respects to the dragon throne in the imperial capital by prostrating themselves before the emperor?

    <p>Tributary kingdoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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