7.1 China 500AD-1000AD

Open Ended

Discuss at least three things that you know about ancient China (think about technology, government, religion, culture, etc.)

Multiple Choice

Why was the construction of the Grand Canal significant for China during the Sui dynasty?

• It connected important rivers, aiding transportation and trade.

• It served as a defensive barrier against invaders.

• It was used only for ceremonial purposes.

• It marked the end of the Sui dynasty.

Multiple Choice

Which dynasty is considered the second golden age in Chinese history?

• Tang dynasty

• Han dynasty

• Song dynasty

• Qin dynasty

Multiple Choice

Which was not a major cultural achievement of the Tang dynasty.

• Advanced learning

• Poetry by Li Po

• Embracing foreign food and music

• Building the Great Wall

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Buddhism and Taoism during the Tang dynasty are correct?

• Buddhism claimed to have loftier principles.

• Taoism claimed to have better spells to ward off evil.

• Buddhism reserved scripture for religious elites.

• Taoism widely circulated its scripture.

Multiple Choice

The Tang dynasty collapsed shortly after ___ .

• 700AD

• 800AD

• 900AD

• 1000AD

Multiple Choice

What event caused the collapse of the Tang Dynasty?

• Foreign Invasion

• Rebellion

• Change in Leadership

• Trade collapse

Multiple Choice

What was one major military advancement during the Song dynasty?

• Gunpowder-based weaponry

• Iron plows

• Silk production

• Woodblock printing

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of footbinding for women during the Song dynasty in China?

• It was a symbol of beauty and status among elite women.

• It allowed women to participate in government examinations.

• It was a form of punishment for crimes.

• It was a religious ritual.

Multiple Select

How did the examination system during the Song dynasty influence the structure of the Chinese government.

• Exams highlighted qualified candidates

• Produced a more efficient government

• Added loopholes for corruption

• Made government jobs easier to attain.

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Grand Canal during the Sui dynasty?

• It connected the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, facilitating trade and transportation.

• It served as a defensive barrier against invaders.

• It was used exclusively for religious ceremonies.

• It marked the border between different dynasties.

Multiple Choice

Which dynasty was known as the 2nd golden age in Chinese History?

• Sui

• Tang

• Song

• Han

Multiple Choice

Which dynasty had a large army that utilized weapons using gunpowder?

• Sui

• Tang

• Song

• Han

Multiple Choice

Which dynasty built the Grand Canal?

• Sui

• Tang

• Song

• Han

Open Ended

Describe one attribute of each of the following dynasties: Sui, Tang, and Song.