Flashcard on Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties

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Which dynasty is known for the invention of movable type printing in China?

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Song Dynasty

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Who was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty?

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Kublai Khan

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Which dynasty was established by a peasant uprising? Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Qing Dynasty

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Ming Dynasty

Front

The Grand Canal was significantly expanded during which dynasty?

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Yuan Dynasty

Front

Which dynasty is famous for its blue-and-white porcelain?

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Ming Dynasty

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Which of the following best describes the government system of the Song Dynasty?

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Bureaucratic meritocracy based on civil service exams

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Which dynasty completed the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing?

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Ming Dynasty

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Which of the following was NOT a capital city during the Song Dynasty? Options: Kaifeng, Hangzhou, Beijing, None of the above

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Beijing

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Which foreign religion became more prominent in China during the Yuan Dynasty?

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Islam

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Which of the following best describes the economic policy of the Ming Dynasty?

• Promotion of foreign trade and maritime exploration
• Isolationism and restriction of foreign contact
• Complete reliance on agriculture
• Heavy taxation of merchants

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Isolationism and restriction of foreign contact