1. What was the Neolithic civilization in China known for?
a) Advanced technology
b) Writing system
c) Pottery making
d) Stone architecture
2. What was the primary source of livelihood for the early Chinese civilization?
a) Agriculture
b) Hunting and gathering
c) Trading
d) Fishing
3. Which early Chinese dynasty is known for the invention of writing system?
a) Qin Dynasty
b) Shang Dynasty
c) Han Dynasty
d) Zhou Dynasty
4. Where did the earliest Chinese civilizations develop?
a) Yellow River valley
b) Yangtze River valley
c) Pearl River valley
d) Ganges River valley
5. What were the major accomplishments of the early Chinese civilization?
a) Invention of gunpowder and compass
b) Building the Great Wall of China
c) Silk production and trade
d) All of the above
6. Which Chinese philosopher emphasized ethical behavior and good governance?
a) Confucius
b) Laozi
c) Sun Tzu
d) Mencius
7. What was the social hierarchy like in early Chinese civilization?
a) Slaves were at the top
b) Scholars and government officials were highly respected
c) Merchants were in charge of the government
d) Farmers had the most power
8. How did the early Chinese civilization influence neighboring regions and cultures?
a) Spread of Buddhism
b) Introduction of papermaking
c) Adoption of Chinese writing system
d) All of the above
9. Which of the following was NOT a major Chinese dynasty in early civilization?
a) Tang Dynasty
b) Song Dynasty
c) Ming Dynasty
d) Babylonian Dynasty
10. What was the significance of the Silk Road in connecting China with other regions?
a) Cultural exchange and trade
b) Military conquest
c) Spread of diseases
d) None of the above
Answer key:
1. c) Pottery making
2. a) Agriculture
3. b) Shang Dynasty
4. a) Yellow River valley
5. d) All of the above
6. a) Confucius
7. b) Scholars and government officials were highly respected
8. d) All of the above
9. d) Babylonian Dynasty
10. a) Cultural exchange and trade
Test : early civilization of China test social studies 6A
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