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Quiz about Simple Stuff About the Three Kingdoms
Quiz about Simple Stuff About the Three Kingdoms

Simple Stuff About the Three Kingdoms Quiz


An easy quiz on one of my favorite periods in history, the Three Kingdoms.

A multiple-choice quiz by azumarikimaru. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
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Quiz #
192,138
Updated
Oct 03 24
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where were the Three Kingdoms? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Three Kingdoms began with the fall of a dynasty destroyed by rebellions, tyrants and corruption. Which dynasty ended just before the start of the Three Kingdoms? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these best describes the Three Kingdoms? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Three Kingdoms started shortly after which two major events? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The first of the Three Kingdoms was Wei. Who founded it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Third Kingdom is called Wu. Who founded it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Second of the Three Kingdoms is called Shu. Who founded it? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these warriors in the Three Kingdoms was known for his strength, bow accuracy - and stupidity? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following was known for his drinking problems and quick temper? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these was one of the best known strategists of The Three Kingdoms? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where were the Three Kingdoms?

Answer: China

The Three Kingdoms (and their dynasties) were in China and spanned the period 220 AD - 280 AD.
2. The Three Kingdoms began with the fall of a dynasty destroyed by rebellions, tyrants and corruption. Which dynasty ended just before the start of the Three Kingdoms?

Answer: Eastern Han

The Eastern Han ended in 220 AD. The Western Han ended 9 AD. The Xin ended in 24 AD and the Xia in 1500 BC.
3. Which of these best describes the Three Kingdoms?

Answer: A warring age in China after the fall of Han with three separate armies: Wei, Shu, and Wu

This was also known as "The Romance Of The Three Kingdoms."
4. The Three Kingdoms started shortly after which two major events?

Answer: The 'Yellow Scarf Rebellion' and Lu Bu's betrayal of Dong Zhuo.

After Dong Zhuo and the Yellow Scarves were dealt with, the throne was 'fair game' for anyone.
5. The first of the Three Kingdoms was Wei. Who founded it?

Answer: Cao Cao

Cao Cao was also known as "The Hero of Chaos."
6. The Third Kingdom is called Wu. Who founded it?

Answer: Sun Quan

Sun Jian was killed in an ambush by of Yuan Shao's friend, and his eldest son Sun Ce took over as Wu's leader to gain land for the kingdom, but 20 years after Sun Jian's death, Sun Quan declared himself the leader of Wu, and thus Wu was created by Sun Quan.
(Thanks to Budacris for the correction.)
7. The Second of the Three Kingdoms is called Shu. Who founded it?

Answer: Liu Bei

Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei made an 'Oath in the Peach Garden'. Liu Bei was of royal blood, so the brothers agreed that he would lead the kingdom.
8. Which of these warriors in the Three Kingdoms was known for his strength, bow accuracy - and stupidity?

Answer: Lu Bu

Zhang Fei drank too much wine, Cao Cao fits none of the details, and Dong Zhuo was a tyrant -which leaves Lu Bu.
9. Which of the following was known for his drinking problems and quick temper?

Answer: Zhang Fei

When Zhang Fei drank too much he would whip soldiers if they refused to drink, and it made him most unpopular.
10. Which of these was one of the best known strategists of The Three Kingdoms?

Answer: Zhuge Liang

Also known as Kongming and by his nickname the "Sleeping Dragon", he was the chief advisor for the Shu Kingdom.
Source: Author azumarikimaru

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