Benchmark 7th Wright SS

Question 1

Trade was interrupted between the European powers and Ming Dynasty because the __ Dynasty enacted an isolationist policy

Accepted Answer

Ming

Question 2

After the Roman Empire split, the _____ portion was referred to as the Byzantine empire

Accepted Answer

eastern

Question 3

The Japanese developed their own cultural identity

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

How did the leaders of the Song Dynasty build upon the Confucian beliefs in government?

Accepted Answer

They changed and improved the civil service exam

Question 5

The scholar official class is an example of what system of leadership?

Accepted Answer

meritocracy

Question 6

In the 11th century Japan, the _____ became known for their now famous warrior code.

Accepted Answer

samurai

Question 7

Which Sui dynasty project helped the Tang dynasty unify China?

Accepted Answer

Grand Canal

Question 8

The intro of Buddhism into China was made by the traders and missionaries traveling the Silk Road from India to China.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

The _____ leaders were known for improving the civil service exam.

Accepted Answer

Sui

Question 10

Always protect the lord, show respect to the gods, be nice to the poor, be brave/honorable are characteristics of who?

Accepted Answer

Shogun

Question 11

The Japanese golden age of art and literature was during which of the following periods?

Accepted Answer

Heian

Question 12

As a surplus of rice developed, the _____ also developed in order to sell the surplus rice.

Accepted Answer

merchant class

Question 13

Prince Shotoku’s 17 Article Constitution was a statement of _____ and Confucian principles on which to build government

Accepted Answer

Buddhist

Question 14

If you lived in ancient China and wanted to trade goods with people in Mongolia, Why would it be difficult to do so?

Accepted Answer

The land between China and Mongolia is comprised of vast tundra

Question 15

How did the Silk Road contribute most to the development of China

Accepted Answer

It enabled China to export luxury goods to foreign countries

Question 16

ustinian 1 had the pre-existing Roman Laws reconfigured and compiled into a new legal system known as the _____

Accepted Answer

Justinian Code

Question 17

During the _____ , China’s population grew rapidly as people moved from farms to cities

Accepted Answer

Song Dynasty

Question 18

Conflicts between the __ and __ led to most the problems between Christians in the Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire.

Accepted Answer

Byzantine emperor and the Pope

Question 19

A general who ruled in an emperor’s name is called a

Accepted Answer

Shogun

Question 20

Chinese advancements helped explorers navigate across the oceans

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

After two clans fought for control over Japan, the country was ruled mainly by _____?

Accepted Answer

military leaders

Question 22

What Chinese invention during the Song Dynasty affected trade?

Accepted Answer

paper money

Question 23

How did Justinian influence the development of the Byzantine Empire?

Accepted Answer

He expanded it to its greatest size

Question 24

Mongol leader Kublai founded which dynasty in China?

Accepted Answer

Yuan

Question 25

The establishment of constitution, creation of an official rank, intro of Buddhism to Japan happened during the reign of

Accepted Answer

Prince

Question 26

In medieval Japan, a person from which of the following groups could obtain the title of shogun?

Accepted Answer

diamyo

Question 27

The traditional religion of __ remained popular in Japan even after Prince Shotoku introduced _ to the Japanese people.

Accepted Answer

Shinto; Buddhism

Question 28

What is the order- most powerful to least powerful- of the relationships in the Japanese feudal system?

Accepted Answer

Shogun, diamyo, samurai

Question 29

Which religion originated in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Shinto

Question 30

Constantine change the name of Byzantine to _____

Accepted Answer

Constantinople

Question 31

After the Roman Empire split, the _____ portion of the empire was referred to as the Roman Empire.

Accepted Answer

western

Question 32

How did the growth in private estates during the Heian period lead to the emergence of samurai as a dominant force?

Accepted Answer

the need for security

Question 33

It was common for Chinese farmers to sell _____ to merchants

Accepted Answer

Rice

Question 34

The cultural exchange between China and Korea with Japan led to the blending of

Accepted Answer

Shintoism and Buddhism

Question 35

The word samurai comes from the Japanese word for “to serve.” Whom did the samurai serve?

Accepted Answer

the Diamyo

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