Like the Sui dynasty, the Song dynasty...?

reunified China, ending period of conflict between kingdoms

Why was the Great Wall built?

to protect the country form the northern tribes

In what way did the Forbidden City reflect the status of the Ming Dynasty?

large complex of elaborate buildings was a symbol of glory

a thin, beautiful form of pottery

What effects did having a bureaucracy of scholar- officials have on the Song dynasty?

created stability and an effieceint government

What was the primary result of Zheng He's voyages?

China was able to clearly demonstrate how powerful it was

Why did so many people turn to Buddhism in the Period of Disunion?

Buddhism gave an escape from suffering through rebirth

What effect did the policy of isolation have on China?

China became a center of technological advancements

What are the two principles Confucius taught?

concern for others and follow appropriate custom and beliefs

The Grand Canal was built primarily...?

transport rice and other foods from the south to the cities

Which of the following best characterizes Genghis Khan's expedition of conquest?

bloody attacks, in which entire populations were wiped out

How did Neo-Confucianism differ from Confucianism?

it emphasized spiritual matters

What is the lasting achievement of Yang Chien's Sui dynasty?

This dynasty unified China, ending the Period of Disunion

Which of the following best describes how the Chinese mainly used gunpowder?

for fireworks used in celebrations

Why do historians view the Tang dynasty as the golden of Chinese civilization?

it was a period of great expansion

Which of the following best describes isolationism?

policy of removing a country form contact with others

How did advanced printing inventions limit the use of another Chinese invention paper money?

printing money was so easy that to much was printed

What did the Europeans learn from Marco Polo?

China was a highly civilized country

Why did the Chinese keep the silk and porcelain making process secret?

The secret gave the Chinese control over trade

During the Period of Disunion, what often happened when different cultures came into contact?

they cultures blended to from new cultures

All of the following were methods Kublai Khan used to keep control over the Chinese except...?

ordering all Chinese people to adopt Mongol ways of life

Which most accurately portrays life in the Tang and Song dynasties?

City were exciting, lively places with many different people

Woodblock printing allowed Chinese to...?

copy and print text or drawing quickly and in large quantity

What effect did opening the Pacific ports to foreign traders have on China?

it expanded trading tremendously, creating a strong economy

What does it mean to work in civil service?

it stressed the importance of individual freedoms

Of the following, which is the most accurate statement about the Ming dynasty?

was one of the most stable and prosperous times

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

by studying for years to pass a difficult set of tests

Which of the following did not contribute to the collapse of the Yuan dynasty?

a rebellion within the Mongol army

The dragon bone pump was invented during the Song dynasty. What does a dragon bone pump do?

allows men to take water from one place to another

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1
Like the Sui dynasty, the Song dynasty...?
was marked by great bloodshed
reunified China, ending period of conflict between kingdoms
was a period of very few cultural accomplishments
only lasted a few years
2
Why was the Great Wall built?
to put unemployed citizens to work
to help develop new construction techniques and materials
to unify the country with a common goal
to protect the country form the northern tribes
3
In what way did the Forbidden City reflect the status of the Ming Dynasty?
a example of government spending too much money on bad ideas
It highlighted the leadership's belief of equality.
large complex of elaborate buildings was a symbol of glory
reflected the dynasty's emphasis on separation of the people
4
Who was the founder of the Ming dynasty?
Zheng He
Yang Chien
Kublai Khan
Chu Yuan-chang
5
What is porcelain?
special hats made for emperors
a style of clothing
a material made from glass, used in fine artwork
a thin, beautiful form of pottery
6
What effects did having a bureaucracy of scholar- officials have on the Song dynasty?
created sharp divisions within the society
created a very unstable government
created a government in which nothing was accomplished
created stability and an effieceint government
7
What was the primary result of Zheng He's voyages?
China was able to clearly demonstrate how powerful it was
Zheng He's fleet conquered many countries
China established new and profitable trade routes
Zheng He discovered new lands
8
Which of the following did the Song dynasty adopt as its official policy?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Neo-Confucianism
Bureaucracy
9
Why did so many people turn to Buddhism in the Period of Disunion?
Buddhism offered the people a strong education
Buddhism gave an escape from suffering through rebirth
the kingdom's leaders forced people to convert to Buddhism
Buddhist temples offered food to anyone willing to convert
10
What effect did the policy of isolation have on China?
China was thrown into civil war when angry citizens revolted
China became a center of technological advancements
China fell behind the other countries in military power
China was strengthened because it didn't have to fight wars
11
What are the two principles Confucius taught?
concern for others and follow appropriate custom and beliefs
modesty and desire to work
respect fro nature and public service
never lie and always obey the elderly
12
The Grand Canal was built primarily...?
to move people from the country to in the city
to give emperors a quick way to travel the empire
a route for smugglers to avoid paying tax on illegal goods
transport rice and other foods from the south to the cities
13
True or False: Chinese kept the silk and porcelain trade secret, giving them control of trade
False
True
14
Which of the following best characterizes Genghis Khan's expedition of conquest?
mostly peaceful conquests
slow, drawn out attacks
bloody attacks, in which entire populations were wiped out
closely fought battles
15
How did Neo-Confucianism differ from Confucianism?
it emphasized spiritual matters
emphasized a return to a simpler, less complicated society
it stressed the importance of individual freedoms
it taught people to distrust large governments
16
What is the lasting achievement of Yang Chien's Sui dynasty?
Sui dynasty leaders promoted the conversion to Buddhism
the Sui dynasty conquered most of Asia
This dynasty unified China, ending the Period of Disunion
the Sui dynasty is the longest-lasting dynasty
17
Which of the following best describes how the Chinese mainly used gunpowder?
as a construction tool to clear large sections of earth
for high explosives used in warfare against their enemies
as a means of energy to power barges and other large crafts
for fireworks used in celebrations
18
The capital of the Tang dynasty and the largest city in the world at the time was...?
Luoyang
Changan
Hangzhou
Beijing
19
Why do historians view the Tang dynasty as the golden of Chinese civilization?
it was a period of great expansion
Artisans during the Tang dynasty learned to work with gold
Tang dynasty leaders lived in palaces made of solid gold
it was located between the gold mines in the south
20
What does the title Genghis Khan mean?
the true ruler
strong leader
father of the people
universal ruler
21
Which of the following best describes isolationism?
policy of removing a country form contact with others
policy of expanding boundaries through military conquest
movement within a country that supports revolution
philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius
22
Which of the following correctly shows the order of dynasties in China?
Sui, Song, Tang
Song, Sui, Tang
Tang, Song, Sui
Sui, Tang, Song
23
How did advanced printing inventions limit the use of another Chinese invention paper money?
every printer in China printed different types of paper bill
printing money was so easy that to much was printed
the printed money was so beautiful no one wanted to spend it
counterfeiters were able to produce paper money
24
What did the Europeans learn from Marco Polo?
Nothing; all of Polo's journals were lost
China was a highly civilized country
China was a primitive country
China was not worth visiting or exploring further
25
Why did the Chinese keep the silk and porcelain making process secret?
they didn't want many people owning silk or porcelain
they Chinese processes were better than other artisans.
The secret gave the Chinese control over trade
the emperors wanted only important leaders to have them
26
During the Period of Disunion, what often happened when different cultures came into contact?
they cultures blended to from new cultures
cultures argued until one culture adapted that of the other
there was cultural warfare
cultures remained distinct with very little mixing of people
27
All of the following were methods Kublai Khan used to keep control over the Chinese except...?
Making the Chinese people pay very high prices
sending Mongol soldiers throughout China to keep the peace
ordering all Chinese people to adopt Mongol ways of life
making sure non Chinese had official jobs
28
Which most accurately portrays life in the Tang and Song dynasties?
the mixing of cultures made cities dangerous places
City were exciting, lively places with many different people
cities were crowded, dirty, terrible places
city dwellers were encouraged to spend time in the country
29
Woodblock printing allowed Chinese to...?
create a new form of artistic expression
invent a written language
copy and print text or drawing quickly and in large quantity
communicate with foreign travelers
30
What effect did opening the Pacific ports to foreign traders have on China?
most goods were bought elsewhere
great number of foreigners moved to these port cities
it expanded trading tremendously, creating a strong economy
allowed foreign empires easy access routes to invade China
31
What does it mean to work in civil service?
to work as a polite scribe for a printer
to work as an officer in the military
it stressed the importance of individual freedoms
to work for a company that provides basic necessities
32
Of the following, which is the most accurate statement about the Ming dynasty?
was a period of great territorial expansion
was one of the most stable and prosperous times
was an era of great economic hardship
was period of bloody civil wars and social unrest
33
How did most people become scholar-officials in the Song dynasty?
by bribing test graders
scholar-official positions were hereditary
by marrying a relative of an important official
by studying for years to pass a difficult set of tests
34
Which of the following did not contribute to the collapse of the Yuan dynasty?
Chinese citizens resented being ruled by foreigners
failed invasions of Japan destroyed the Yuan military
expensive public-work projects weakened the economy
a rebellion within the Mongol army
35
The dragon bone pump was invented during the Song dynasty. What does a dragon bone pump do?
helps doctors treat bone illnesses
allows men to take water from one place to another
automatically pumps arrows through a long tube
helps pump water out of flooded basements
36
Which leader ruled over the largest empire in the world?
Kublai Khan
Zheng He
Chu Yuan-chang
Genghis Khan
37
Chinese merchants exported all of the following goods to foreign lands except...?
gold
porcelain
rice
tea

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