Trivia Quiz on Chinese History
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made history and geography-places quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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Journey through millennia of Chinese history with 19 fast-paced questions spanning ancient inventions, legendary dynasties, and modern political shifts. From the Terracotta Army to the 1911 revolution and beyond, this challenge is ideal for teams hungry for culture and context.
Test your knowledge of China’s past—from the invention of paper and the compass to the rise and fall of dynasties and the seismic political changes of the 20th century—in a team-friendly, multiple-choice format designed for lively discussion. Perfect for classrooms, communities, and corporate icebreakers, you can duplicate this quiz with a single click and run it in online or live sessions on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, Kick, and more. Split into teams, set a brisk timer per question, and optionally enable leaderboards on select rounds to amp up the competition. The mix of iconic sites like the Terracotta Army, key figures, and pivotal years (1911, 1949) ensures everyone—from beginners to history buffs—has something to contribute. Add quick debate breaks for tougher items and crown your dynasty of champions at the end!
1. What famous chinese philosopher wrote the book "the art of war"
A) Lao Tzu
B) Sun tzu
C) Confucius
D) Mencius
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2. In 1975 Nationalist Chinese leader Chiang Kai-Shek died at the age of
A) 81
B) 87
C) 88
D) 90
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3. Where was paper invented
A) Egypt
B) India
C) Greece
D) China
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4. In which Chinese city is the Terracotta Army
A) Beijing
B) Xian
C) Nanjing
D) Shanghai
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5. Who controlled the government of china before mao tse tung
A) Chiang kai-chek
B) Mao Zedong
C) Sun Yat-sen
D) Zhou Enlai
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6. What is the name of the Chinese leader who died in 1997
A) Mao Zedong
B) Zhou Enlai
C) Zhao Ziyang
D) Deng xiao-ping
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7. Which people invented the compass
A) Greeks
B) Romans
C) Chinese
D) Indians
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8. In which Chinese city is the tomb of Sun Yat Sen
A) Beijing
B) Shanghai
C) Xi'an
D) Nanking
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9. Kong Zi is better known as who
A) Laozi
B) Sun Tzu
C) Confucius
D) Mencius
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10. In What Year Was The Chinese Republic Established
A) 1905
B) 1912
C) 1911
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11. In which country did the Boxer Rebellion take place?
A) Japan
B) Korea
C) India
D) China
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12. What was the last chinese dynasty?
A) Manchu
B) Ming
C) Yuan
D) Qin
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13. This Chinese dynasty lasted from 1368 to 1644.
A) Tang Dynasty
B) Ming
C) Yuan Dynasty
D) Qing Dynasty
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14. Which Chinese Dynasty Lasted From 1368-1644?
A) Ming
B) Yuan Dynasty
C) Qing Dynasty
D) Han Dynasty
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15. What Chinese dynasty was overthrown in 1911
A) Qing Dynasty
B) Manchu
C) Ming Dynasty
D) Han Dynasty
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16. In which country did the Boxer Rebellion take place
A) Japan
B) India
C) China
D) Russia
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17. What Chinese dynasty was overthrown in 1911?
A) Qin
B) Han
C) Manchu
D) Ming
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18. Which Political Party Rose To Power In China In 1949
A) The Nationalists (Kuomintang)
B) The Democratic Party (China)
C) The Communists
D) The Green Party
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19. Who Preceded Mao Tse-Tung?
A) Sun Yat-sen
B) Deng Xiaoping
C) Chiang Kai-Chek
D) Mao Zedong
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