Why was the Great Wall built?

To protect China from the northern tribes

The rules of daily behavior followed by samurai

What was the purpose of the Grand Canal?

It allowed the Chinese to move goods & crops into cities

The large landmass that includes Europe and Asia

How were Confucianism and Buddhism different?

Confucianism focused on ethics, Buddhism on spirituality

How did most people become a scholar-official in the Song dynasty?

By passing a series of difficult exams

What kept Japan isolated from Korea and China?

Japan is an island which keeps people separate

What were the two basic principles taught by Confucius?

Show concern for others and follow appropriate behavior

What is a figurehead?

A person who appears to rule while someone else has power

What happened during the Reconquista in Spain?

The Spanish drove the Muslim Moors out of Spain

Monks and missionaries both did what?

helped spread Christian teachings to new areas

Which is the main way that the Chinese used gunpowder?

For fireworks used in celebrations

Why did most Japanese people live on the coastal plains?

Because most of the country is mountainous terrain

What was the purpose of the Spanish Inquisition?

To punish and kill heretics and non-Christians in Spain

Why did Japanese nobles in Heian consider themselves "dwellers among the clouds"?

Their lives were easy and separated from the rest of Japan

Why were the Crusades fought?

To gain control of the Holy Land (aka Palestine)

What does it mean to work in civil service?

To work as a government official

Why did the Byzantine emperor ask the pope for help?

Muslim Turks were threatening Constantinople

Why did the Chinese want to keep the silk making process a secret?

They wanted to keep control of the silk trade

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1
Which is a way that Buddhism spread throughout China?
Both of the above
Neither of the above
Missionaries spread the religion
People took comfort from Buddhism during period of disunion
2
Why was the Great Wall built?
To protect China from the northern tribes
To create a barrier between the rich and poor
To create an intense debate within the country
To protect Mr. Brown's class from Mrs. Brown's class
3
In Europe, what is similar to Bushido?
Feudalism
Toothpaste
Chivalry
Knights
4
What is Bushido?
The rules of daily behavior followed by samurai
The capital city of Japan
The predominant religion practiced by samurai
The title given to a samurai who conquers land
5
What was the purpose of the Grand Canal?
It allowed the Chinese to move goods & crops into cities
It created a way for the Chinese to move armies
It opened trade with Japan
All of the above
6
What is Eurasia?
All of the above
The large landmass that includes Europe and Asia
The largest continent in the world
The continent that includes Europe and Asia
7
What was the main duty of a samurai warrior?
All of the above
To conquer lands desired by the emperor
To protect their daimyo
To look really cool and receive respect from citizens
8
How were Confucianism and Buddhism different?
Confucianism focused on art while Buddhism focused on ethics
Confucianism focused on art, Buddhism on intelligence
Confucianism focused on meditation, Buddhism on ethics
Confucianism focused on ethics, Buddhism on spirituality
9
How did most people become a scholar-official in the Song dynasty?
By proving oneself in battle
By passing a series of difficult exams
By getting elected by fellow citizens
By singing a song about scholars
10
What kept Japan isolated from Korea and China?
It is thousands of miles away
The Great Wall of China
All of the above
Japan is an island which keeps people separate
11
Which of the following ways helped samurai warriors improve their discipline?
Zen Buddhist meditation
All of the above
Flower arranging
Tea ceromonies
12
What were the two basic principles taught by Confucius?
Avoid drama and don't bully people people
Show concern for others and follow appropriate behavior
Do your homework and respect your teachers
Never lie and work diligently
13
What is a figurehead?
A military shogun who rules Japan
An action figure with a huge head
A samurai's daimyo
A person who appears to rule while someone else has power
14
What happened during the Reconquista in Spain?
The Spanish punished all heretics and nonChristians in Spain
All of the above
The Spanish drove the Muslim Moors out of Spain
The Spanish attacked the Jews
15
Monks and missionaries both did what?
traveled to spread Christian teachings
helped spread Christian teachings to new areas
Lived in isolated communities
All of the above
16
What religion did Prince Shotoku try to spread in Japan?
Shinto
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
17
Who's class is better?
Mrs. Brown's class
Mr. Brown's class
18
What does Genghis Khan mean?
savage leader
universal ruler
strong leader
ultimate ruler
19
What did Pope Gregory VII and Henry IV disagree about?
Who should select bishops
The structure of feudal society
Who should crown Charlemagne
Which class was better - Mr. Brown's or Mrs. Brown's
20
Which is the main way that the Chinese used gunpowder?
As a magic potion to provide eternal life
For fireworks used in celebrations
For toothpaste
For explosives used in warfare against their enemies
21
Why did most Japanese people live on the coastal plains?
Because there are active volcanoes
Because the Japanese like to surf
Because most of the country is mountainous terrain
Because the rest of the country is desert
22
Who were the invaders from Scandinavia who attacked Europe in the 700s and 800s?
Magyers
Rangers
Vikings
Mongols
23
Which of the following was not one of the goods exported to foreign lands by the Chinese?
porcelain
tea
gold
rice
24
What was the purpose of the Spanish Inquisition?
To expel all Muslim spies from Spain
To punish and kill heretics and non-Christians in Spain
To raise money for the Crusades
To eliminate threats from Muslim Moors
25
Why did Japanese nobles in Heian consider themselves "dwellers among the clouds"?
They considered themselves angels descended from heaven
Their lives were easy and separated from the rest of Japan
They mountainous terrain was so high it was in the clouds
They were amazing pilots
26
Why were the Crusades fought?
To ensure all Europeans had adequate access to toothpaste
To settle the debate between popes and kings
To gain control of the Holy Land (aka Palestine)
To protect Europe from Muslim invaders
27
What does it mean to work in civil service?
Mrs. Brown's class smells bad
To work in a civil manner and serve mankind
To work as a government official
To serve in the military
28
Why did the Byzantine emperor ask the pope for help?
His bishops were planning an uprising
All of the above
Muslim Turks had captured Jerusalem
Muslim Turks were threatening Constantinople
29
What did knights receive in exchange for their services?
Gold
A fief
A ceremonial sword
Toothpaste
30
What was the main duty of a vassal?
Coordinate shipping lanes
Advise the king
Coordinate feudal structure
Protect his lord's land
31
What was one way Samurai warriors received payment for their services?
Toothpaste
Land
Honor
Money
32
Why did the Chinese want to keep the silk making process a secret?
They were meanies
They wanted to keep control of the silk trade
All of the above
They didn't want the peasants to learn the process

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