China Develops a New Economy

Why did so many northern landowners move to the south during the Song Dynasty?

• They wanted a warmer climate

• They missed their families

• The Mongols were attacking and drove them south

• They didn't like where they lived

The Chang Jiang River Valley in Southern China was covered with

• Sand

• Wetlands

• Mountains

• Dry Plateaus

Wetlands covering the Chang Jiang valley in the south were ideal for growing...

• Millet

• Rice

• Wheat

• Potatoes

What was one major reason for the increase in rice production during the Song Dynasty?

• A new variety of rice was introduced

• Fewer jobs in the cities meant more people became farmers

• Peasants had to spend all their time farming

• Less rain during this period meant more rice can be grown

What was so great about the new variety of rice brought to China from Southeast Asia?

• It was resistant to drought

• It matured in two months instead of five

• It didn't require much effort

• Both 1 and 2 are correct

Which of these is NOT a method used to grow rice, according to the chapter?

• Using a harrow

• irrigating land with a chain pump

• Doing The Nae Nae while singing Mary Had A Little Lamb

• creating flat areas, called, terraces, for farming

Hi! I'm a silkworm. When I'm craving a snack, I sure do want me some...

• Mulberry Leaves

• Tea

• Cotton

• Sugar

Why was there such an increase in trade and commerce during the Song and Tang Dynasties?

• Tang emperors forced merchants to make more items for trade

• wealthy landowners wanted more and more luxury goods

• Farmers decided to stop growing rice

Moving your goods by water? You should use a barge, because...

• Well, anything is better than a rowboat.

• It was nicer to travel along the water

• Who wants to deal with all those pesky land animals?

• You can travel 45 miles a day instead of only 25

You can thank the Chinese for this invention, which helped sailors to stay on their routes:

• compass

• sailboats

• paddles

• Map from Dora the Explorer