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Chinese Dynasties Trivia Quiz

For each question, some information is given about a certain dynasty. You must select the dynasty being referenced in each case. All names are given using the Romanized spelling system called 'Pinyin'. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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thejazzkickazz

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
11,873

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which dynasty is considered to contain the apex of Chinese poetical history, with poets such as Li Bai and Tu Fu extant? Hint

Ming

Yuan

Wei

Tang

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following dynasties was the last Chinese dynasty? Hint

Ming

Qing

Jin

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the brief dynasty of Wang Mang? Hint

Xin

Sung

Shu Han

Liang

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Question 4 of 10

4. During which Chinese dynasty did the explorer Cheng He make his great expedition? Hint

Song

Yuan

Qin

Ming

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Eastern period of this dynasty is known in history by the name 'The Spring and Autumn Period.' To which dynasty is this referring? Hint

Han

Zhou

Tang

Song

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is not one of the fabled 'three kingdoms' of Chinese history? Hint

Chen

Wei

Shu Han

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which dynasty is seen as the first to unite China proper? Hint

Han

Shang

Zhou

Qin

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Question 8 of 10

8. During which dynasty did China conquer Vietnam, beginning a domination that would last about 1000 years? Hint

Han

Wei

Chen

Sui

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which dynasty is the first for which substantial historical evidence exists? Hint

Xia

Shang

Zhou

Qin

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Question 10 of 10

10. During the period of the Southern Song, what was the name of the Jurchen dynasty that ruled the North? Hint

Jin

Sui

Liao

Yin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which dynasty is considered to contain the apex of Chinese poetical history, with poets such as Li Bai and Tu Fu extant?

Answer: Tang

Every educated Chinese person brims with pride when discussing Tang poetry.

2. Which of the following dynasties was the last Chinese dynasty?

Answer: Qing

The Qing dynasty, or Manchu dynasty as it is sometimes known, lasted up until February of 1912, when the boy emperor abdicated his throne.

3. What was the name of the brief dynasty of Wang Mang?

Answer: Xin

The xin, or 'new' dynasty, was not new for long...it only lasted 15 years, from 8 A.D. to 23 A.D.

4. During which Chinese dynasty did the explorer Cheng He make his great expedition?

Answer: Ming

During the early Ming, the emperors were outward reaching, but the later Ming is characterized by isolationism.

5. The Eastern period of this dynasty is known in history by the name 'The Spring and Autumn Period.' To which dynasty is this referring?

Answer: Zhou

The Spring and Autumn Period was the most fecund period in Chinese philosophical history, a hundred philosophical schools flourished.

6. Which of the following is not one of the fabled 'three kingdoms' of Chinese history?

Answer: Chen

Although only in existence for a short time together, the three kingdoms were immortalized in a Chinese classic novel. The three kingdoms came into existence following the later Han, around 220 A.D.

7. Which dynasty is seen as the first to unite China proper?

Answer: Qin

The Qin dynasty was founded in 221 B.C. by Qin Shihuang Di, considered the first emperor of unified China.

8. During which dynasty did China conquer Vietnam, beginning a domination that would last about 1000 years?

Answer: Han

This domination lasted from 111 B.C. to 939 A.D.

9. Which dynasty is the first for which substantial historical evidence exists?

Answer: Shang

The most profound discoveries have been those of dragon bones....tortoise shells and cow scapulas with oracle inscriptions which were heated until cracking, giving the king predictions for many areas of public life.

10. During the period of the Southern Song, what was the name of the Jurchen dynasty that ruled the North?

Answer: Jin

The Jurchen were later supplanted by the Mongols, as were the Song themselves.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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