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The Ultimate Quiz On Chinese History - Trivia & Questions

1.

The only legitimate empress in Chinese history is?

The only legitimate empress in Chinese history is?

Empress Lü Zhi

Empress Dowager Cixi

Empress Wu Zetian

Princess Taiping

2.

The Southern and Northern Dynasties are not a single dynasty but a collective term for many dynasties.

The Southern and Northern Dynasties are not a single dynasty but a collective term for many dynasties.

TRUE

FALSE

3.

The main difference between the Ming Dynasty's intelligence agencies Dongchang and Xichang lies in their different geographical locations.

The main difference between the Ming Dynasty's intelligence agencies Dongchang and Xichang lies in their different geographical locations.

TRUE

FALSE

4.

The Song Dynasty philosopher who advocated the "Investigation of Things" and "Dualism of Human Nature" is?

The Song Dynasty philosopher who advocated the "Investigation of Things" and "Dualism of Human Nature" is?

Deng Lingzi

Wu Cheng

Zhu Xi

Wang Yangming

5.

During the end of the Spring and Autumn period, in the "Partition of Jin among the Three Houses" event, the "Three Houses" do not include?

During the end of the Spring and Autumn period, in the "Partition of Jin among the Three Houses" event, the "Three Houses" do not include?

Han

Yan

Wei

Zhao

6.

Among the following options, which does not belong to the "Five Dynasties" period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era?

Among the following options, which does not belong to the "Five Dynasties" period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era?

Later Tang

Later Jin

Later Zhou

Later Shu

7.

The Qin Dynasty unified the different writing styles used by various states during the Warring States period into?

The Qin Dynasty unified the different writing styles used by various states during the Warring States period into?

Regular script

Clerical script

Seal script

Kaishu script

8.

The first hereditary dynasty recorded in Chinese historical books is?

The first hereditary dynasty recorded in Chinese historical books is?

Shang Dynasty

Xia Dynasty

Zhou Dynasty

Qin Dynasty

9.

After the signing of the Treaty of Shimonoseki, exacerbating the national crisis, the reform initiated by the Qing Dynasty's reformists was known as?

After the signing of the Treaty of Shimonoseki, exacerbating the national crisis, the reform initiated by the Qing Dynasty's reformists was known as?

May Fourth Movement

Self-Strengthening Movement

Hundred Days' Reform

Xinhai Revolution

10.

The system of Chancellor was abolished during?

The system of Chancellor was abolished during?

Yuan Dynasty

Song Dynasty

Ming Dynasty

Qing Dynasty

11.

The era of prosperity known as the "Kaiyuan Reign" occurred under the rule of which emperor?

The era of prosperity known as the "Kaiyuan Reign" occurred under the rule of which emperor?

Emperor Gaozong of Tang

Emperor Dezong of Tang

Emperor Taizong of Tang

Emperor Xuanzong of Tang

12.

The peasant uprising at the end of the Qin Dynasty was the first nationwide peasant uprising in Chinese history.

The peasant uprising at the end of the Qin Dynasty was the first nationwide peasant uprising in Chinese history.

TRUE

FALSE

13.

The emperor who ultimately ended the period of division during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era was?

The emperor who ultimately ended the period of division during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era was?

Emperor Gaozu of Tang

Emperor Taizong of Song

Emperor Taizu of Later Zhou

Kublai Khan

14.

During the Northern Song period, the earliest use of paper money in the world was issued. It was known as?

During the Northern Song period, the earliest use of paper money in the world was issued. It was known as?

Jiaozi

Huizi

Silver dollar

Hubu Guanpiao(Official ticket of the ministry of revenue in feudal china

15.

The Qing Dynasty had twelve emperors, yet there were thirteen reigns due to which emperor using two reign titles?

The Qing Dynasty had twelve emperors, yet there were thirteen reigns due to which emperor using two reign titles?

Emperor Daoguang

Emperor Kangxi

Emperor Guangxu

Hong Taiji

16.

Which military or civil officer does not belong to the Cao Wei of the Three Kingdoms?

Which military or civil officer does not belong to the Cao Wei of the Three Kingdoms?

Xu Huang

Huang Gai

Xun You

Xiahou Dun

17.

Originating in the Yuan Dynasty, the political system where the central government directly controlled local regions is known as?

Originating in the Yuan Dynasty, the political system where the central government directly controlled local regions is known as?

Provincial System

Imperial system

Prefecture County system

The Three Lords and Nine Ministers system

18.

During the early Han Dynasty, the Han court revered the Huang-Lao political philosophy. What do "Huang" and "Lao" respectively represent?

During the early Han Dynasty, the Han court revered the Huang-Lao political philosophy. What do "Huang" and "Lao" respectively represent?

Huangdi; Laotong

Huangdi; Laozi

Huang Shigong; Laozi

Huang Shigong; Laotong

19.

The posthumous title "Emperor Xiaowu" belongs to?

The posthumous title "Emperor Xiaowu" belongs to?

Liu Che

Liu Xun

Liu Qi

Liu Heng

20.

The Battle of Gaoping was fought between which country and a coalition of Northern Han and Khitan forces?

The Battle of Gaoping was fought between which country and a coalition of Northern Han and Khitan forces?

Wu

Former Shu

Later Jin

Later Zhou

21.

In the late Southern Song period, which city became the world's largest port and the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road?

In the late Southern Song period, which city became the world's largest port and the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road?

Wenzhou

Qiongzhou

Quanzhou

Jinzhou

22.

How many times did Ming Chengzu Zhu Di personally lead expeditions against Mongolia?

How many times did Ming Chengzu Zhu Di personally lead expeditions against Mongolia?

Three times

Four times

Five times

Six times

23.

Which of the following was not a state policy of the Qin Dynasty?

Which of the following was not a state policy of the Qin Dynasty?

Using officials as teachers

Equalizing land distribution

Household registration system

State monopoly on salt and iron

24.

Which emperor initiated the prosperous era known as the "Kaifu Reign"?

Which emperor initiated the prosperous era known as the "Kaifu Reign"?

Emperor Taizu of Sui

Emperor Wen of Sui

Emperor Yang of Sui

Emperor Chengzong of Yuan

25.

During the late Eastern Han period, with eunuch domination and the rise of powerful families, impoverished peasants rose up under the leadership of Zhang Jiao. This event is known as?

During the late Eastern Han period, with eunuch domination and the rise of powerful families, impoverished peasants rose up under the leadership of Zhang Jiao. This event is known as?

Yellow Turban Rebellion

Red Eyebrow Rebellion

White Lotus Rebellion

Green Woodpecker and Red Eyebrow Rebellion

26.

Internal turmoil in the royal family, "Jia Nanfeng," "fall of the country." According to the description, this should be a significant historical event during the Western Jin period:

Internal turmoil in the royal family, "Jia Nanfeng," "fall of the country." According to the description, this should be a significant historical event during the Western Jin period:

Five Barbarians' Invasion

Rebellion of the Eight Princes

Rebellion of Wang Dun

Battle of Feishui

27.

In the Qing Dynasty, the emblem worn by first-rank civil officials on their official robes on the chest or back is what pattern?

In the Qing Dynasty, the emblem worn by first-rank civil officials on their official robes on the chest or back is what pattern?

Peacock

Cloud and Geese

Heron

Crane

28.

During the Yuan Dynasty, personally organized by Genghis Khan, a military force composed of nobles and the sons of distinguished generals was known as?

During the Yuan Dynasty, personally organized by Genghis Khan, a military force composed of nobles and the sons of distinguished generals was known as?

Qie Xue

New Army

Imperial Guard

Exploratory Cavalry

29.

During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, which of the "Ten Kingdoms" had the smallest territory and never proclaimed an emperor?

During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, which of the "Ten Kingdoms" had the smallest territory and never proclaimed an emperor?

Min

Wu Yue

Nanping

Later Shu