A Chinese philosophy emphasizing harmony with nature.

17) For which of these reasons was the Yuan Dynasty unusual?

prized military prowess, prized and expanded trade through the Silk Road, blended Mongol culture with Han Chinese, ruled by foreign nationals

15) Compared to the Tang Dynasty, the Song Dynasty was:

smaller and more internally focused

13) What allowed the Tang Dynasty to become one of China’s Golden Ages?

Internal stability and foreign trade

20) How did the later Ming Dynasty NOT control foreign influence within China?

refused to allow foreigners on their soil

5) What is the Eightfold Path?

Buddhist path to release from desire and enlightenment

7) According to Buddhist teachings, how does one achieve enlightenment?

By releasing oneself from worldly desire

2) What is the Mandate of Heaven

The belief that heaven gives Chinese rulers their legitimacy

3) What is a tributary state?

A state that acknowledges superiority of a powerful empire

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World History: Imperial China

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A class review of China from the Tang Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty

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14) The Tang Dynasty ruler who was China’s only woman Emperor was called:
Murasaki Shikibu
Empress Myeongseong
Wu Zetian
Empress Xiaozhuangwen
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4) What is Daoism?
A Chinese philosophy emphasizing harmony with nature.
A central belief of Chinese Buddhists
The belief that life is centered around key relationships
The Chinese belief in ancestor spirits
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12) A way for political elites in China to prove their rank and superiority was:
by writing poetry
by learning the arts of war
by creating and answering riddles
by being skilled in games and sports
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17) For which of these reasons was the Yuan Dynasty unusual?
prized military prowess
prized and expanded trade through the Silk Road
blended Mongol culture with Han Chinese
ruled by foreign nationals
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6) Who developed the concept of the Four Noble Truths?
Muhammad
Zoroaster
Siddhartha Gautama
Krishna
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1) What is a dynasty?
Another name for an empire
A term unique to Chinese empires
Divine will that gives Chinese emperors the right to rule
A continuous family of rulers
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15) Compared to the Tang Dynasty, the Song Dynasty was:
not a Golden Age
smaller and more internally focused
Traded exclusively by land.
Preferred Buddhism to Confucianism
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13) What allowed the Tang Dynasty to become one of China’s Golden Ages?
an extensive military and territorial expansion
Internal stability and foreign trade
increased literacy through the invention of block printing
the lucky succession of dozens of excellent emperors
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11) In the Confucian hierarchy, which group held the lowest status?
artisans
merchants
educated peoples
farmers
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9) What philosophy was the basis for China's Imperial government through most of its dynasties?
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
Buddhism
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16) How did the Song Dynasty improve literacy and access to the civil service?
Opened the exams to only the farming class
Displayed stone tablets of Confucian works.
Invented block-printed books
Established Confucian schools
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20) How did the later Ming Dynasty NOT control foreign influence within China?
ended exploration and treasure voyages to distant kingdoms
dismantled their navy and banned the building of large ships
refused to allow foreigners on their soil
Limited trade with Europe
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8) In Buddhism, harmony with the universe and release from desire is called:
moksha
heaven
the divine path
nirvana
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5) What is the Eightfold Path?
A moral code for Chinese scholars.
The Buddhist state of enlightenment
The first road walked by Siddhartha Gautama.
Buddhist path to release from desire and enlightenment
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10) What product attracted merchants to China?
Silk
Salt
Spices
Cotton
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18) ____________ established the Mongol ___________ Dynasty in China.
Tolui Khan, the Ming
Ögedei Khan, the Ming
Genghis Khan, the Yuan
Kublai Khan, the Yuan
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7) According to Buddhist teachings, how does one achieve enlightenment?
By gaining wealth
By converting others to Buddhism
By meditating alone
By releasing oneself from worldly desire
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2) What is the Mandate of Heaven
The heavenly order to convert other nations to Buddhism
The belief that heaven directly controls China's government
The belief that heaven gives Chinese rulers their legitimacy
The belief that Chinese rulers are descendants of gods
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19) The famous Ming Admiral who explored the Indian Ocean was:
Qin Shi Huang
Zheng He
Sun Tzu
Sun Yat-sen
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3) What is a tributary state?
A state of equal strength that offers diplomatic tribute
A state that pledges their government to religious affairs
A state that acknowledges superiority of a powerful empire
A state that trades with another nation

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