Unit 8 Review: Power and Achievement in Asia

Question 1

According to the map, what conclusion about China during the Tang & Song dynasties is accurate?

Accepted Answer

China traded extensively with other nations and regions

Question 2

Which philosopher informed Japan's feudal structure?

Accepted Answer

Confucius

Question 3

During the Ming Dynasty, why did China enjoy a favorable balance of trade with Europe?

Accepted Answer

Chinese silk continued to be in high demand.

Question 4

Which social class had the lowest status in the Tang and Song Dynasties?

Accepted Answer

Merchants

Question 5

A member of the warrior class in Japanese feudal society

Accepted Answer

Samurai

Question 6

Which religion was the basis for the civil service exams during the Han, Tang & Song dynasties?

Accepted Answer

Confucianism

Question 7

Who were the lowest class in feudal Japan?

Accepted Answer

Merchants

Question 8

Which group in Feudal Japan had the largest population?

Accepted Answer

peasants

Question 9

The Sui dynasty is most well known for

Accepted Answer

Unifying China

Question 10

According to the rules of bushido, Samurai could maintain honor by committing ritualistic suicide, called Seppuku.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The Ming Dynasty under Emperor Yongle used Zheng He's voyages to?

Accepted Answer

show the power and wealth of China to the world.

Question 12

What did the Ottoman Empire rename Constantinople to?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul

Question 13

The code of conduct for Samurai during the feudal period in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Bushido

Question 14

Which event marked the end of the Byzantine Empire?

Accepted Answer

Conquest of Constantinople by The Ottomans.

Question 15

How did block printing and moveable type affect the Tang and Song Dynasties?

Accepted Answer

spread of education + increased literacy rates.

Question 16

Footbinding was a cultural practice that crippled women and became popular during:

Accepted Answer

Tang/Song Dynasties

Question 17

Why was the period during the Tang and Song dynasties considered the "Golden Age of China"?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 18

Why were China and Korea able to influence Japan?

Accepted Answer

Geographical location

Question 19

What is the order of the feudal pyramid of Japan?

Accepted Answer

Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Peasants, Artisans, Merchants

Question 20

The Song Dynasty was conquered by what group of people?

Accepted Answer

The Mongols

Question 21

What was one reason that China ended overseas exploration after the death of Zheng He?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Government decided to focus on internal affairs.

Question 22

The 1453 conquest of Constantinople is an important turning point in history because it?

Accepted Answer

contributed to the rise of the Ottoman Empire.

Question 23

What was the major accomplishment of the Sui Dynasty and why was it important?

Accepted Answer

Construction of the Grand canal, this helped unify Northern/Southern China

Question 24

Japan's physical geography could be described as _______.

Accepted Answer

a mountainous archipelago

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a Monotheistic religion?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 26

Why Constantinople had a big advantage for trade?

Accepted Answer

Good location

Question 27

What do the Tang & Song Dynasties, and Pax Mongolia have in common?

Accepted Answer

Golden Ages of culture and advancements

Question 28

Invaded and ruled by the Mongols

Accepted Answer

China

Question 29

The Ottoman Empire governed an area that extended from?

Accepted Answer

South-Eastern Europe, The Middle East and into North Africa.

Question 30

During the Tang and Song Dynasty's artists painted

Accepted Answer

pictures of the natural landscape

Question 31

Why were the Ottoman able to grow their empire so quickly?

Accepted Answer

Superior military tactics + gunpowder

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT true regarding The Ming Dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Led by Ghenghis Khan and established the largest land empire in history

Question 33

What allowed the Ottoman Empire to expand from 1450 - 1600?

Accepted Answer

Use of gunpowder and new artillery

Question 34

The Japanese absorbed Chinese technological innovations, agricultural techniques, philosophies, arts and architecture.

Accepted Answer

Selective "Borrowing"

Question 35

The restoration of Chinese Rule, Voyages of Zheng He, and Civil Service exams are associated?

Accepted Answer

with the Ming Dynasty

Question 36

Technological achievements made during the Tang and Song dynasties were important because they

Accepted Answer

Contributed to economic growth and cultural advancement

Unit 8 Review: Power and Achievement in Asia

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Unit 8 Review: Power and Achievement in Asia

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