China boasts one of the world's oldest civilizations and is a country rich in history, culture, and achievements. How well do you know this fascinating nation? From ancient dynasties to modern marvels, this quiz will challenge your understanding of China.
1. Which dynasty is known as the first empire in China that began in 221 B.C.?
Han Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
2. What structure connected sections of existing walls during the Qin Dynasty?
Terracotta Army
Great Wall
Summer Palace
Forbidden City
3. Which river is the longest in Asia and the third longest in the world?
Ganges River
Yellow River
Yangtze River
Mekong River
4. In China, what does the color red traditionally signify?
Wealth
Luck
Relaxation
Danger
5. When did the communist government begin its rule in China?
1937
1966
1949
1912
6. Which invention is NOT attributed to Ancient China?
Paper
Compass
Wheel
Gunpowder
7. Which notable statue in China has eyebrows that are 5.5 meters long?
Spring Temple
Leshan Buddha
Terracotta Warriors
Giant Panda
8. What is the tallest mountain on Earth that sits on the border between China and Nepal?
Mount Everest
K2
Kangchenjunga
Makalu
9. Which festival in China lasts for 15 days?
Chongyang
Mid-Autumn
Chinese New Year
Dragon Boat
10. What percentage of China's population lives in the countryside?
About one third
About half
About a quarter
About two thirds
11. Which type of literature thrived underground during Mongol rule and was restored in the Ming era?
Science fiction
Classical prose
Chinese drama
Modern poetry
12. In ancient China, what animal were many emperors considered to be descendants of?
