9 flashcardizz

Front

Which of the following is true about the structure of the feudal society developed in Japan?
The emperor was the most powerful individual.
The shogun was the true ruler.
The samurai controlled the daimyo, or the large landowners.
The artisans had high status because they made swords and armor.

Back

The shogun was the true ruler.

Front

What feature of Japan’s geography allowed it to develop its own distinct culture?

Back

Its distance from the mainland of Korea and China

Front

The Pagan kingdom strengthened Buddhism in the Irrawaddy Valley by building

Back

Stupas, or magnificent dome-shaped shrines.

Front

How did Marco Polo characterize Mongol rule in China under Kublai Khan?

Back

He reported that it was very prosperous and well run.

Front

How did the Song dynasty survive despite military setbacks?

Back

They encouraged innovation in technology and agriculture and supported an extensive trading system.

Front

Which of the following is an example of how the Delhi Sultanate changed society in India?

Back

Many lower caste Hindus converted to Islam because Islam did not recognize a caste system.

Front

How did the Tokugawa shoguns end feudal warfare?

Back

They imposed central government control over all of Japan and dissolved the feudal system.

Front

Koreans believed that Buddhism would benefit their country because it could regulate people’s minds and bodies and bring peace to the world.

Back

it could regulate people’s minds and bodies and bring peace to the world.

Front

Which was part of the Ming dynasty’s restoration of Chinese rule? Options: Only gold or silver accepted in exchange for Chinese goods., Expansion of the Great Wall., Introduction of paper currency., Establishment of a new capital city.

Back

Only gold or silver accepted in exchange for Chinese goods.

Front

Which of the following helped the rulers of the Tang dynasty reunify China?
Options:
They strengthened the government bureaucracy and reformed the civil service.
They built the Grand Canal.
They expanded the Silk Road.
They introduced Buddhism as the state religion.

Back

They strengthened the government bureaucracy and reformed the civil service.