China in the Middle Ages

Buddhism spread from China to what TWO countries?

• Japan and India
• Korea and Arabia
• Korea and Japan
• India and Arabia

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.

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

• Japan
• Korea
• Mongolia
• All of the above

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.

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

• rival service
• civil service
• civil knowledge
• history

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

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.

Neo-Confucianism became popular in part because...

• the government supported it.
• it became more than a system of rules.
• it incorporated some Buddhist beliefs.
• all of the above.

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

• Taoism
• Buddhism
• Confucianism
• Islam

What popular Chinese crop became a popular drink?

• Rice
• Silk
• Soy 
• Tea