Dynasties of Ancient China

Dynasties of Ancient China

Test your knowledge on the powerful rulers of Chinese history with this quiz on the Chinese dynasties.

published on July 07
1/10

Which Chinese dynasty is known for constructing the Great Wall of China?

Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Sui Dynasty
2/10

The Ming Dynasty is famous for its production of what decorative art form?

The Ming Dynasty is famous for its production of what decorative art form?
Cloisonné
Porcelain
Silk embroidery
Jade carving
3/10

Which Chinese dynasty was responsible for the introduction of Buddhism to China?

Sui Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
4/10

The Qing Dynasty was ruled by which ethnic group?

Han Chinese
Manchus
Mongols
Tibetans
5/10

Which Chinese dynasty is known for the development of Confucianism as the state ideology?

Which Chinese dynasty is known for the development of Confucianism as the state ideology?
Zhou Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
6/10

What Chinese dynasty is credited with creating the first unified Chinese empire?

What Chinese dynasty is credited with creating the first unified Chinese empire?
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
7/10

During which dynasty did the invention of papermaking take place in China?

Han Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Cai Lun
8/10

The Southern and Northern Dynasties period occurred between which two other major dynasties?

Sui and Tang Dynasties
Jin and Song Dynasties
Ming and Qing Dynasties
Yuan and Ming Dynasties
9/10

Which Chinese dynasty was overthrown in the Xinhai Revolution of 1911?

Qing Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
10/10

The Shang Dynasty is known for the extensive use of what metallic substance?

Bronze
Iron
Gold
Silver