Medieval China

This test was used to give jobs to qualified government officials. Only boys took it.

How did fast ripening rice lead to more innovation?

The Grand Canal connects which two rivers:

This Dynasty was the first to unite China under one ruler after years of civil war.

Which word best describes the attitude of China toward foreigners for most of the Yuan dynasty?

A voyager during the Ming dynasty, he made 7 voyages in all

She was the only female to rule China by herself. She was very powerful and ruthless.

He was the son of Wendi. He tried many reforms that failed but he built the Grand Canal.

This dynasty was started by a military general who killed the previous emperor, Yangdi.

A type of government with different levels of officials

One reason that farming improved under the Tang Dynasty was:

What is the correct chronological order of dynasties from first to last?

This was the reason one dynasty ends and another begins

This waterway helped to connect the economies of northern and southern China. It was Yangdi’s greatest reform.

Zheng He's expeditions were meant to:

Under the Ming, China experienced a period of

This powerful invention was used in the flame thrower and was coveted by the Mongols.

The Forbidden City:

Which dynasty added the most to the Great Wall?

The type of government that was run by the noble (rich) people was known as:

Why did Ming government officials want to end Chinese voyages?

He was a military warlord who united China in 581 A.D. He started the Sui Dynasty.

A military leader who runs the government

This invention helped Europeans during the Age of Exploration, also Zheng He of the Ming.

Marco Polo worked for which dynasty?

The Silk Road

Buddhism in China:

A type of government based on a person's skill/talent. Usually measured by the civil service exam

A golden age is:

The civil service exam ensured government officials got jobs based on:

Empress Wu

There are 5 key relationships in this practice. The civil service exam is based off it's teachings.

Zheng He traveled to:

This dynasty fell in 1644 to the Manchus because of heavy taxes and weak leaders

Which dynasty that was considered part of the Golden Age of China?

This Golden Age invention helped to improve communications, it was an upgrade from woodblocks.

Pottery that only came from China. Eventually it became known as "China". Made of clay and baked at high temperatures.

This religion became very popular under Empress Wu. Followers want to achieve “enlightenment” and made everyone equal.

Students preparing for the civil service exam

China became known for trading

The compass helped:

This was the only dynasty NOT ruled by the Chinese