The name China is derived from which dynasty's name?
A
The Qin dynasty
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B
The Han dynasty
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C
The Shang dynasty
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D
The Zhou dynasty
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Solution
The correct option is A The Qin dynasty The name 'China' comes from the Sanskrit "Cina", which was derived from the name of the Qin Dynasty, the first ruling family of Imperial China.