How did the unified tax system affect the Chinese economy during the Sung dynasty?

A tax on sold or inherited land brought the government new funds.

Why did the Han send military patrols to the Silk Road?

To protect merchants who brought business to China.

Which sentences describe the development of Buddhism in Japan? (2 answers, pick 1)

Zen Buddhism, which emphasized meditation and contemplation, arose., Pure Land Buddhism, which emphasized salvation through faith, arose.

Which scientific advances occurred in the Sung dynasty? (3 answers, pick 1)

Movable-type printing, Gunpowder formula, Steelmaking process

Which were results of Zheng He’s voyages with the treasure fleet? (2 answers, pick 1)

The fleet brought ambassadors back to China., The fleet confronted and destroyed pirates.

How did the equal-field system function?

The government granted land to people based on their ability to work.

What were the Six Ministries?

They oversaw aspects of gov't, such as justice, public works, and finance.

What effect did Mongol rule have on Confucianism?

Confucianism declined in the government and society of China.

How did perfection of the compass affect China? (2 answers, pick 1)

The compass allowed for more reliable overseas travel., The compass allowed for more reliable overland travel.

Which agricultural inventions prompted the Sung dynasty’s population growth? (2 answers, pick 1)

New irrigation techniques were used., New strains of rice were grown.

What was the purpose of the Forbidden City?

The Forbidden City was constructed to house the Ming emperor and his court.

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

The idea that there was only one lawful ruler of China.

How did the civil service exam transform Tang dynasty society?

The exam created a ruling class of trained officials.

How did bushido affect Japanese culture?

Bushido directed the lives and conduct of the warrior class.

Why was the Great Wall expanded and enhanced during the Ming period?

To ward off roving bands of Mongol invaders.

How did the shogunate transform power in medieval Japan?

The shogunate brought warlords and military men to power in Japan.

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1
How did the unified tax system affect the Chinese economy during the Sung dynasty?
A tax on sold or inherited land brought the government new funds.
An end to the land tax on small farms grew the agriculture industry.
A reduction of trade taxes brought more foreign merchants to China.
A reduction of trade taxes brought more foreign merchants to China.
2
Which Han emperor reorganized the government and ruled for 54 years?
Qin Shi Huang
Liu Xie
Liu Bang
Wudi
3
Why did the Han send military patrols to the Silk Road?
To protect merchants who brought business to China.
To carry messages back and forth to and from allies.
To guide Europeans who were immigrating to China.
To stop barbarians from attacking nearby towns.
4
Which sentences describe the development of Buddhism in Japan? (2 answers, pick 1)
Theravada Buddhism, which emphasized self-discipline, arose.
Zen Buddhism, which emphasized meditation and contemplation, arose.
Pure Land Buddhism, which emphasized salvation through faith, arose.
Nikaya Buddhism, which emphasized helping the poor, arose.
5
Which scientific advances occurred in the Sung dynasty? (3 answers, pick 1)
Movable-type printing
Development of a railroad
Gunpowder formula
Steelmaking process
6
Which were results of Zheng He’s voyages with the treasure fleet? (2 answers, pick 1)
The fleet brought ambassadors back to China.
The fleet confronted and destroyed pirates.
The fleet reduced China’s power and prestige.
The fleet discovered gold and silver in America.
7
How did the equal-field system function?
The government granted land to people based on their ability to work.
Individuals received a set payment from the government to purchase land.
Individuals sold their land to the government at an inflated price.
The government granted the same amount of land to all people.
8
Which art form did the Heian court especially promote?
Painting
Sculpture
Literature
Gardening
9
What policy required military service for one year?
Census
Conscription
Enlistment
Enrollment
10
What is the name of the warrior class of medieval Japan?
Daimyo
Samurai
Tanka
Shogun
11
What were the Six Ministries?
They oversaw aspects of gov't, such as justice, public works, and finance.
They created a process to decide who should become the next emperor.
They oversaw the spread of religion and public religious festivals in China
They advised the emperor, drafted decrees, & created trade restriction
12
What effect did Mongol rule have on Confucianism?
Confucianism increased in the government and society of China.
Confucianism declined in the government and society of China.
Mongol rulers refused to adopt Confucianism, causing revolts.
Mongol rulers adopted Confucianism, strengthening their power.
13
How did perfection of the compass affect China? (2 answers, pick 1)
The compass allowed for more reliable overseas travel.
The compass allowed for the discovery of Australia.
The compass allowed for the discovery of Africa.
The compass allowed for more reliable overland travel.
14
Which technology from the Ming dynasty led to improved health care?
Bristle toothbrush
Accurate thermometer
Acupuncture needle
Light microscope
15
What refers to rebirth of traditional Chinese philosophy in the 9th century that emphasized art, ethics, and education?
Neo-Shintoism
Neo-Confucianism
Neo-Buddhism
Neo-Daoism
16
Which agricultural inventions prompted the Sung dynasty’s population growth? (2 answers, pick 1)
New irrigation techniques were used.
New strains of wheat were grown.
New strains of rice were grown.
New methods for breeding livestock were used.
17
Which style of refined pottery was invented in China?
Sandstone
Earthenware
Porcelain
Slipware
18
What was the purpose of the Forbidden City?
The Forbidden City was constructed to imprison dangerous criminals.
The Forbidden City was constructed to conduct secret religious rituals.
The Forbidden City was constructed to house the Sung emperor and his court.
The Forbidden City was constructed to house the Ming emperor and his court.
19
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The idea that there was only one true Chinese religion.
The idea that citizens owed taxes to the Imperial court.
The idea that citizens had a duty to obey religious laws.
The idea that there was only one lawful ruler of China.
20
What is the name for the 31-syllable poem that originated in Japan?
Kanshi
Renga
Tanka
Haiku
21
What is the name of the Chinese printing system that used interchangeable pieces?
Printing press
Woodblock printing
Typography
Movable type
22
What policy change reduced the size of the Han armies in AD 31?
Removing tax benefits for soldiers
Ending the use of archers
Increasing the minimum age
Abolishing conscription
23
Which economic advance helped the Sung government grow its economy?
Devaluing the currency
Minting gold coins
Inventing credit and debit
Issuing paper banknotes
24
How did the civil service exam transform Tang dynasty society?
The exam created a military of educated soldiers.
The exam created a ruling class of trained officials.
The exam created regulations that hurt the economy.
The exam created a desire for democratic reform.
25
How did bushido affect Japanese culture?
Bushido led to the movement for closing Japan to foreigners.
Bushido directed the lives and conduct of the warrior class.
Bushido directed the lives and conduct of the peasant class.
Bushido led to the movement for restoration of the emperor.
26
Why was the Great Wall expanded and enhanced during the Ming period?
To ward off roving bands of Mongol invaders.
To defend against Japanese invasion forces.
To seal off China from European explorers.
To stimulate the economy with public works.
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How did the shogunate transform power in medieval Japan?
The shogunate abolished the emperor and the imperial court.
The shogunate abolished and disarmed the samurai class.
The shogunate brought warlords and military men to power in Japan.
The shogunate brought diplomats and traders to power in Japan.

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