APWHM SEMESTER ONE REVIEW

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What contributed to the doubling of the Chinese population during the Tang and Song dynasties?

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The adoption of a fast-ripening strain of rice from Vietnam

Answer explanation

The adoption of a fast-ripening strain of rice from Vietnam significantly increased agricultural productivity, allowing for more food production and supporting a larger population during the Tang and Song dynasties.

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Reason Tang and Song dynasties are regarded as a “golden age” in China?

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The setting of standards of excellence in art and literature

Answer explanation

The Tang and Song dynasties are considered a "golden age" due to their significant contributions to art and literature, setting high standards that influenced future generations, making this the correct choice.

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Those who participated in the Chinese tribute system gained...

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the opportunity to trade in China.

Answer explanation

Those who participated in the Chinese tribute system were granted the opportunity to trade in China, which was a significant incentive for foreign states to engage with the Chinese empire.

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How was the tribute system an expression of the Chinese view of themselves and their relationship to the world?

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The tribute system required non-Chinese to acknowledge Chinese superiority and their own subordinate place in a Chinese-centered world order.

Answer explanation

The tribute system emphasized China's perceived superiority, requiring non-Chinese states to recognize their subordinate status within a Chinese-centered world order, reflecting China's self-view as the dominant power.

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The emergence of which practice during the Song dynasty suggests that Chinese women’s lives were more restricted than they had been in the Tang dynasty?

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Foot binding

Answer explanation

Foot binding emerged during the Song dynasty as a practice that restricted women's mobility and autonomy, indicating a decline in their status compared to the more liberated lives they experienced in the Tang dynasty.

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Which of the following is an example of how Chinese inventions stimulated innovations in distant lands?

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The Chinese formula for gunpowder triggered the development of cannons in Europe.

Answer explanation

The Chinese formula for gunpowder significantly influenced military technology in Europe, leading to the development of cannons, showcasing how Chinese inventions spurred innovations abroad.

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Which religion provided an element of cultural commonality for the East Asian region?

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Buddhism

Answer explanation

Buddhism served as a significant cultural unifier in East Asia, influencing art, philosophy, and social structures across countries like China, Japan, and Korea, making it the correct choice for cultural commonality in the region.

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In Japan’s Seventeen Article Constitution, the statement that “when the superior acts, the inferior yields compliance” reflects an understanding of the relationship between superiors and inferiors associated with...

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Confucianism.

Answer explanation

The phrase "when the superior acts, the inferior yields compliance" reflects Confucianism's emphasis on hierarchical relationships and respect for authority, highlighting the importance of social order and duty.

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What initiated the division within Islam between the Sunnis and Shias?

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Disagreement over who should assume leadership in the Islamic world

Answer explanation

The division between Sunnis and Shias originated from a disagreement over who should lead the Muslim community after the Prophet Muhammad's death, specifically whether leadership should stay within his family or be chosen from the broader community.

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Which region was the most thoroughly Islamized from 600 to 1500? Options: Anatolia, West Africa, India, Southeast Asia

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Anatolia

Answer explanation

Anatolia was the most thoroughly Islamized region between 600 and 1500 due to the early and extensive influence of the Seljuk Turks and later the Ottoman Empire, which established Islam as a dominant cultural and religious force.