Did the Chinese bureaucratic system allow for social mobility?

Yes, but it was limited to those who could afford an education

Which of the following is a true statement about Buddhism?

it emphasizes personal spiritual growth

Other than taxes, what provided a major source of income for the Chinese government?

Tribute paid by other East Asian states

How did one acquire a job in the Chinese bureaucracy?

By passing a civil service exam

What gave China the greatest manufacturing capability in the world?

The use of coal to manufacture iron and steel

Why were there so many written materials available in China?

It was the first place to develop woodblock printing

What was the significance of the Grand Canal?

It allowed for more efficient internal trade and transportation

What caused the end of the Golden Age, or Classical Era of Indian history?

The collapse of the Gupta Dynasty

Why did China see such a large population increase during the Song dynasty?

New innovations in agriculture dramatically increased productivity

Which of the following is a true statement about Confucianism?

it emphasizes ethics and proper relationships

Which of the following best defines the term “scholar-gentry”?

influential social class of men that were educated in Confucian philosophy

Which of the following is a major difference between Korean and Chinese society?

The Korean aristocracy was more powerful than the Chinese aristocracy

What type of political style was used during the Delhi Sultanate?

A decentralized style with local kingdoms

Why was China considered the most commercialized society?

Proto-industrialization - people were producing more goods to be sold

Why was Islam attractive to many Hindus?

It emphasized equality/potential for social mobility of lower castes

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1
Did the Chinese bureaucratic system allow for social mobility?
Yes, but it was limited to those who could afford an education
No, education was only offered to the aristocracy
No, the social structure was a rigid caste system
Yes, and many peasants earned noble titles
2
Which of the following is a true statement about Buddhism?
it emphasizes ethics and proper relationships
its syncretic religion that combines teachings from Confucianism and Daoism
it emphasizes personal spiritual growth
3
Other than taxes, what provided a major source of income for the Chinese government?
Precious minerals mined from the eastern coast
Tribute paid by other East Asian states
Reparation payments from military victories
Trade of luxury goods to the Gupta Empire in India
4
How did one acquire a job in the Chinese bureaucracy?
By inheriting the title from their father
By acquiring a degree from a Confucian university
By purchasing the title from the regional leader
By passing a civil service exam
5
Which state had the most military conflicts with China?
Japan
Korea
Cambodia
Vietnam
6
What provided some cultural unity throughout India after the collapse of the Golden Age?
Hinduism
A unified political structure
A central economic structure
Buddhism
7
True or False: Islam dramatically changed the social structure of South Asia.
True
False
8
What gave China the greatest manufacturing capability in the world?
The use of fossil fuels to power steam-driven machinery
The use of coal to manufacture iron and steel
The dynastic system that provided stability allowing for improved economy
The scholar-gentry’s ability to create and mass produce goods
9
Why were there so many written materials available in China?
It was the first place to develop woodblock printing
It housed the largest number of universities in the world
Compulsory education meant that there was a high literacy rate
Song Emperors subsidized Buddhist monasteries that produced printed works
10
Which of the following practices reflects the patriarchal culture of Song China?
Veiling
Foot binding
Hand spinning
Woodblock printing
11
What was the significance of the Grand Canal?
It allowed for more efficient internal trade and transportation
It was believed to have sacred waters and was used in religious ceremonies
It provided a geographic barrier to protect from rival states
It allowed for more efficient trade with Korea and Vietnam
12
What caused the end of the Golden Age, or Classical Era of Indian history?
The collapse of the Hindu caste system
The collapse of the Gupta Dynasty
A large war between the Hindus and Muslims
The introduction of Buddhism in India
13
True or False: Southern India was more stable than northern India.
True
False
14
Which of the following terms best defines post-classical Japanese society?
Manorialism
Fourierism
Feudalism
Monarchism
15
Which of the following best describes China’s bureaucracy?
Aristocracy
Oligarchy
Kakistocracy
Meritocracy
16
True or False: Southern India was more stable than Northern India.
True
False
17
Why did China see such a large population increase during the Song dynasty?
New innovations in agriculture dramatically increased productivity
Religious scholars encouraged families to have more children
The end of the Little Ice Age brought warmer weather and better harvests
The military victories of the Song expanded China’s borders
18
True or False: Women gained a minor increase in status during the Song Dynasty.
False
True
19
What is a jizya?
A tax imposed on non-Muslims
A tax given to Muslims in India by Hindu citizens
The title of a ruler in India
A type of religious ritual in the Islamic community
20
Which of the following is a true statement about Confucianism?
it emphasizes personal spiritual growth
it emphasizes ethics and proper relationships
it's a syncretic religion that combines teachings from Buddhism and Daoism
21
True or False: Women in Vietnam enjoyed a higher social status than women in China.
True
False
22
Which of the following best defines the term “scholar-gentry”?
family structure in which multiple generations live under the same roof
military unit consisting of educated soldiers trained to be future generals
influential social class of men that were educated in Confucian philosophy
class of educated aristocrats who served in the Chinese bureaucracy
23
Which of the following is a major difference between Korean and Chinese society?
The Korean aristocracy was more powerful than the Chinese aristocracy
Korean women experienced a higher status than Chinese women
The Korean peasantry had more opportunities for social mobility
Korea’s scholar-gentry class was nearly twice as large as China’s
24
What type of political style was used during the Delhi Sultanate?
An absolute monarchy, where one sultan was in charge of everything
A decentralized style with local kingdoms
A bureaucratic system with viziers as ambassadors to different states
A centralized political structure, much like that of China
25
What does “proselytize” mean?
To persecute non-believers
To actively seek converts
To engage in rituals
To combine multiple cultures
26
Why was China considered the most commercialized society?
A new class of scholar-gentry were educated in product manufacturing
Proto-industrialization - people were producing more goods to be sold
The implementation of Neo-Capitalism increased private profit
New navigational technologies allowed for extensive trade
27
Why was Islam attractive to many Hindus?
It required the poor classes to pay fewer taxes
Dedication to a single god was less financial burden
Islamic converts were automatically made candidates for the civil service
It emphasized equality/potential for social mobility of lower castes

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