Choose the correct option.

1. In the Chinese society ____________ has a special position.
   1. nobles
   2. merchants
   3. soldiers
   4. farmers
2. The Shang Dynasty came to power around ____________.
   1. 1600 BCE
   2. 1765 BCE
   3. 1200 BCE
   4. 1100 BCE
3. Which of these were not grown in ancient China?
   1. Tea
   2. Coffee
   3. Wheat
   4. Rice
4. The main item of export on the Silk Route was ____________.
   1. spices
   2. silk
   3. copper
   4. porcelain
5. Which of the following countries did not trade with Chinese merchants?
   1. Japan
   2. India
   3. Egypt
   4. Central America

Fill in the blanks.

1. The pottery with glaze made in China is also known as _____________.
2. _____________ gave a moral code of conduct to the Chinese.
3. The three main religions practised in China were _____________, _____________ and _____________.
4. The Chinese used _____________ and _____________ which made writing complex.
5. In CE 132, the world's first _____________ was invented by Zhang Heng.

Picture study

Look at the picture given here and answer these questions.

1. Identify the person shown in the image.
2. Which religion is linked to this person?
3. Where did this religion emerge first?

What were the main items of trade in ancient China?

List at least three important inventions that belong to the Chinese Civilization.