Asian History Quiz

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What’s in the Asian History Quiz?

This comprehensive quiz covers major developments across Asian civilisations, including:

  • Ancient dynasties and empires from China to Southeast Asia
  • Cultural and technological innovations
  • Important historical figures and their achievements
  • Significant monuments and architectural wonders

From the Great Wall of China to the temples of Angkor, from the Mongol Empire to the samurai of Japan, this quiz explores the rich tapestry of Asian history. Did you know that the Tang Dynasty’s capital Chang’an was the largest city in the world during the 8th century? Or that Korea’s Admiral Yi Sun-sin never lost a naval battle despite having no formal naval training?

Asian History Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions about emperors who changed the course of history, ancient trade routes that connected civilisations, and innovations that transformed the world. Take a journey through time across the vast expanse of Asia, from the steppes of Central Asia to the tropical kingdoms of Southeast Asia. Ready to explore fascinating historical facts? For example, did you know that the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia was originally built as a Hindu temple before being converted to a Buddhist one?

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Q1: Which dynasty ruled China for the longest period in its history?

A1: Zhou Dynasty

Q2: Select all of the following that were part of the ancient Silk Road trade network:

A2: Chang'an, Samarkand, Baghdad

Q3: Which empire built the famous Angkor Wat temple complex?

A3: Khmer Empire

Q4: Match each historical figure to their achievement in Asian history:

A4: Qin Shi Huang - United China, Genghis Khan - Founded Mongol Empire, Emperor Meiji - Modernised Japan

Q5: Which ancient Korean kingdom introduced Buddhism to Japan?

A5: Baekje

Q6: Arrange these Chinese dynasties in chronological order, from earliest to latest:

A6: Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty

Q7: Which Indian empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Emperor Ashoka?

A7: Mauryan Empire

Q8: Which Japanese shogunate ruled from Edo?

A8: Tokugawa

Q9: Which city served as the capital of the Tang Dynasty?

A9: Chang'an

Q10: Which Vietnamese dynasty successfully resisted three Mongol invasions?

A10: Tran Dynasty

Q11: Which of these were important trading ports along the Maritime Silk Road?

A11: Malacca, Guangzhou, Srivijaya

Q12: Which Korean admiral is famous for inventing the turtle ship?

A12: Yi Sun-sin

Q13: Which Chinese invention was first developed during the Tang Dynasty?

A13: Gunpowder

Q14: Which empire controlled most of Central Asia in the 6th century CE?

A14: Göktürk Khaganate

Q15: What was the capital city of the Srivijaya Empire?

A15: Palembang

Q16: Who was the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty?

A16: Qin Shi Huang

Q17: Which ancient kingdom built the Borobudur temple in Java?

A17: Sailendra Dynasty

Q18: Which Chinese philosopher wrote "The Art of War"?

A18: Sun Tzu

Q19: Which dynasty established the first unified Korean state?

A19: Silla Dynasty

Q20: Which Japanese period was marked by isolation from the outside world?

A20: Sakoku

Q21: Who founded the Yuan Dynasty in China?

A21: Kublai Khan

Q22: Which Indian emperor converted to Buddhism after the Kalinga War?

A22: Ashoka

Q23: Which city was the capital of the Goryeo Dynasty?

A23: Kaesong