Neo-Confucianism became popular in part because...

it became more than a system of rules.

it incorporated some Buddhist beliefs.

What did the Tang, Song and Ming rulers have in common?

They believed in ideas that came from Confucious.

They promoted trade with other groups.

They ruled from the Imperial City.

They forced people to practice the official religion.

What helped the early spread of Buddhism in China?

Early Tang rulers supported the building of Buddhist temples.

The government opened schools to teach Buddhist beliefs and practices.

Buddhism became the empire's official religion.

The Chinese people respected monks and nuns for their hard work.

Exploration and trade ended during the Ming dynasty because...

outside ideas threatened Ming power

profiting from trade was against Confucian teachings

A favorite theme of Tang and Song poets and painters was

the harmony they saw in the natural world

the importance of wealth and prosperity in Chinese culture.

In the early 1400s, during the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He was sent by his emperor on sailing voyages to

collect gifts and display the splendor of China

defeat the Mongol navy in the East China Sea

discover an ocean route to North America

Tang and Song rulers used civil service examinations to hire government officials. Which of the following is NOT true about this system?

Much of the test was based on Buddhist writings and on their ability to write well.

Only one in five of the men who took the test passed.

The test was very difficult and took men years to prepare in order to take the test.

The men who passed the test became a new social class called Scholar-Officials.

China in the Middle Ages

Authored by WILLIAM BATTAGLIA

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Buddhism spread from China to what TWO countries?

Japan and India

Korea and Arabia

Korea and Japan

India and Arabia

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Chinese inventions had a strong impact on European civilizations. For example, the compass...

let Europeans know the Americas existed.

taught Europeans to build better boats.

encouraged Europeans to explore the world.

allowed Europeans to build strong armor.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under the Tang dynasty, which area did Chinese armies invade and take control of?

Japan

Korea

Mongolia

All of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was NOT a benefit of Chinese paper production?

The Chinese could record taxes collected on paper.

Paper currency was created instead of expensive coins.

Books were cheaper and more available due to block printing and movable type.

Peace contracts were signed on Chinese paper.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A reform carried out by Tang dynasty rulers restored the ______________ exam system.

rival service

civil service

civil knowledge

history

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did many Chinese people become Buddhists in the late AD 100s?

They were looking for comfort in a time of widespread war and famine.

Monasteries offered a good quality life.

Tang rulers made it the official religion.

All the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change did Neo-Confucianism bring to the Song Dynasty?

Chinese rulers were convinced to ban Buddhism.

Neo-Confucian officials introduced the idea of a merit system.

Neo-Confucianism became the dynasty's official philosophy.

Scholar officials lost their place in Chinese society.

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China in the Middle Ages

Buddhism spread from China to what TWO countries?

Chinese inventions had a strong impact on European civilizations. For example, the compass...

Under the Tang dynasty, which area did Chinese armies invade and take control of?

What was NOT a benefit of Chinese paper production?

A reform carried out by Tang dynasty rulers restored the ______________ exam system.

Why did many Chinese people become Buddhists in the late AD 100s?

What change did Neo-Confucianism bring to the Song Dynasty?

Neo-Confucianism became popular in part because...

In traditional Chinese culture, which philosophy had the greatest influence on the development of social order and political organization?

What popular Chinese crop became a popular drink?

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