APWH Unit 1 (Topic 1.1) Developments in East Asia 1200 to 1450

Question 1

According to the attached video, the "keju" helped to ensure the continuity of China's

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Cultural Developments: writing & literature, Governance: political bureaucracy

Question 2

After reading the following secondary source, which statement would the author most likely agree with?

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"Greatness" of technologies is measured by its effect on socioeconomics.

Question 3

"Weeding the Rice," an 18th century English engraving, shows a continuity of China's economy over time was the

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persistence of relying on peasant labor.

Question 4

This painting entitled "Nirvana" from the Heian Period (12th Century) in Japan shows the influence of _________ culture.

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Buddhist

Question 5

Which of the following modern nations are in the APWH region known as "East Asia?"

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Mongolia, China, Korea (North and South), Japan

Question 6

Filial piety is

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being loyal to one's elders

Question 7

After you read the primary source, decide which statement IS NOT supported by the evidence you see in the document.

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China abandoned its culture in the Song Dynasty in favor of foreign ideas.

Question 8

This poem from the Goryeo period in Korean history most reflects which of the following cultures?

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East Asian Confucianism

Question 9

Dad joke: What did they call a boy's night out for a Chinese Emperor and his Court? Answer: A Man Date of Heaven

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"Youmo" is Chinese for humor, and that was on point youmo., Joke worthy of Chinese Golden Age, Confucius heard this joke & found it lacking in respect for the Emperor., That joke was so bad it was dy nasty.

Question 10

In addition to China, the cultural traditions depicted in the painting MOST strongly influenced societies found in

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Korea, Japan, & Confucian cultures.

Question 11

This map demonstrates how Buddhism

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spread along sea and silk trade routes

Question 12

Which type of Buddhism became more popular with throughout Asia as it spread out from its origin in South Asia?

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Mahayana Buddhism

Question 13

When historians refer to China's history during the Tang and Song dynasties as a "Golden Age," what do they mean?

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That China set standards of excellence in governance, culture, & economics.

Question 14

Which of the following historical CONTINUITIES is best reflected in the image?

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Chinese art continued to emphasize traditional subjects and styles.

Question 15

"Demography" is the study of human population. What best explains the demographic change over time you see in the chart?

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The food supply increased because of new crops & agricultural technologies.

Question 16

Which claim made in the source would be the most difficult to prove because it's an opinion (not a fact)?

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The best goods and craftsmen in China were in Hangzhou.

Question 17

Politically, the 'golden age' of China is noted for selecting officials based on "merit." This means they

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created Confucian examinations to qualify for the bureaucracy.

Question 18

This 12th Century Song Dynasty scroll would help to prove an important reason China became an economic superpower was

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China's urban centers saw massive population growth and trade in this era.

Question 19

While all of the following are true of the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE), which is supported by evidence from the diagram?

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The Song had a highly structured "bureaucracy" that maintained its rule.

Question 20

This quote by Confucius has a main idea that supports which of the following?

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Filial piety is the most important goal in life.

Question 21

According to the diagram, which East Asian cultural tradition was MOST influential to JUSTIFY Song Dynasty rule?

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Confucianism

Question 22

According to the diagram, which part of the bureaucracy collected money to support the state?

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Ministry of Revenue

Question 23

Which social classes in the hierarchy would have been most likely to take the examinations to show their 'merit'?

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Nobility, wealthy landowners, and scholars

APWH Unit 1 (Topic 1.1) Developments in East Asia 1200 to 1450

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APWH Unit 1 (Topic 1.1) Developments in East Asia 1200 to 1450

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