China in the Middle Ages

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Buddhism spread from China to what TWO countries? (Options: Japan and India, Korea and Arabia, Korea and Japan, India and Arabia)

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Korea and Japan

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Chinese inventions had a strong impact on European civilizations.  For example, the compass...

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encouraged Europeans to explore the world.

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Under the Tang dynasty, which area did Chinese armies invade and take control of? Options: Japan, Korea, Mongolia, All of the above

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Korea

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What was NOT a benefit of Chinese paper production? Options: The Chinese could record taxes collected on paper., Paper currency was created instead of expensive coins., Books were cheaper and more available due to block printing and movable type., Peace contracts were signed on Chinese paper.

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Peace contracts were signed on Chinese paper.

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A reform carried out by Tang dynasty rulers restored the ______________ exam system.

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civil service

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Why did many Chinese people become Buddhists in the late AD 100s?

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They were looking for comfort in a time of widespread war and famine.

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What change did Neo-Confucianism bring to the Song Dynasty?

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Neo-Confucian officials introduced the idea of a merit system.

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Neo-Confucianism became popular in part because...

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the government supported it, it became more than a system of rules, it incorporated some Buddhist beliefs.

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In traditional Chinese culture, which philosophy had the greatest influence on the development of social order and political organization?

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Confucianism

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What popular Chinese crop became a popular drink? Options: Rice, Silk, Soy, Tea

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Tea