China in the Middle Ages: Song Dynasty

Front

What Chinese concept explains the reason why dynasties rise and fall?

Back

Mandate of Heaven

Front

After the collapse of the Tang Dynasty which new dynasty emerged? Options: Qin, Ming, Yuan, Song

Back

Song

Front

What Confucian concept helped to bind Chinese society together? Options: Filial Piety, Daoism, 8 Fold Path, 5 Pillars

Back

Filial Piety

Front

True or False: The Song dynasty can be split into two distinct periods called Northern and Southern.

Back

True

Front

What religion/ philosophy saw a revival during the time of the Song Dynasty?

Back

Confucianism

Front

In order to prevent a military rebellion during the Song, which group had control of the military?

Back

The scholarly-gentry (civilians)

Front

Why did the Song pay tribute to the nomads from the north?

Back

To keep the nomads from invading China

Front

In order to get a job in the government an individual had to...?

Back

Take the civil service exams

Front

Chinese society in the Middle ages can be described as?

Back

patriarchal

Front

Which philosophy caused tension to increase because it was viewed as foreign?

Back

Buddhism