Trivia Quiz on Ancient China
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made history and general-knowledge 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 Ancient China’s breakthroughs, beliefs, and dynasties—from the Terracotta Army to paper money and the compass. A fast, team‑friendly challenge that mixes iconic milestones with quirky facts you’ll love debating.
Step into the world of Ancient China with 18 brisk multiple‑choice questions covering inventions, philosophy, dynasties, and remarkable cultural firsts. This group quiz is perfect for classrooms, history clubs, office icebreakers, family game nights, and livestreams; duplicate it in a click and play with teams on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, Kick, and more. Divide into small teams, set a quick timer per question, and keep the energy high with bonus points for streaks or speed. Expect a balance of familiar touchstones—like early printing, paper money, and famous archaeological wonders—alongside surprising tidbits about medicine, tools, and daily life. Ideal runtime is 15–25 minutes, depending on your pacing and discussion breaks; add a tie‑breaker by asking teams to list additional Chinese innovations or name major dynasties in order. Whether you’re teaching, hosting trivia night, or streaming to an audience, this set is designed to spark conversation and friendly competition.
1. The Chinese were using aluminum to make things as early as ___ ad
A) 100
B) 300
C) 450
D) 600
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2. Which people invented the compass?
A) Chinese
B) Greeks
C) Arabs
D) Romans
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3. Who first used acupuncture
A) Hippocrates
B) Sun Simiao
C) Bian Que
D) Emperor shen-nung
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4. China 300 bc you could not speak to the Emperor without what
A) A formal written invitation from the court
B) A special bow and ritual of silence
C) Clove in your mouth
D) A seal pressed on your lips by a judge
E) A vow of fealty attested by a scribe
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5. In which Chinese city is the Terracotta Army
A) Beijing
B) Xian
C) Nanjing
D) Shanghai
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6. What was first used as a medical treatment in 2700 bc by Chinese emperor Shen Nung
A) Herbal medicine
B) Cupping therapy
C) Gua Sha
D) Acupuncture
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7. In ancient China what meat was reserved for the Emperor
A) Beef
B) Chicken
C) Duck
D) Pork
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8. According to the ancient Chinese what cures headaches
A) Massaging the temples
B) Swinging your arms
C) Drinking hot ginger tea
D) Cupping therapy
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9. What dog in ancient China was restricted to the aristocracy
A) Chow Chow
B) Pekinese
C) Lhasa Apso
D) Pug
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10. In ancient China people committed suicide by eating what
A) Poisoned mushrooms
B) Arsenic-laced rice
C) Salt One lb will kill you
D) Poisoned fish sauce
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11. Who wrote "The Analects"
A) Laozi
B) Mencius
C) Zhuangzi
D) Confucius
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12. Which Nation First Invented The Wheelbarrow
A) The Chinese C Ad 200
B) The Greeks in 550 BC
C) The Egyptians around 1500 BC
D) The Romans in the 1st century AD
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13. Where & When Did People First Use Spectacles
A) In Italy In The 1200s
B) In Japan In The 17th Century
C) In India In The 1400s
D) In China In The 1200's
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14. Which nation invented Paper
A) Egypt
B) China
C) Japan
D) India
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15. Where were the first books printed?
A) India
B) Egypt
C) Japan
D) China
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16. In which country was paper money first used?
A) Japan
B) China
C) India
D) Egypt
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17. Which was the first Chinese dynasty?
A) Xia
B) Zhou
C) Qin
D) Shang
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18. What religion was founded by Lao-tzu ?
A) Confucianism
B) Buddhism
C) Taoism
D) Legalism
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