Unit 4 Test [LIVE]

How did the leaders of the Tang Dynasty improve laws to help promote the success of the imperial state in China?

• The leaders removed all of the old laws and made entirely new laws.

• The leaders made all of the laws the same throughout China.

• The leaders allowed all Chinese citizens to vote for the laws.

• The leaders limited the amount of laws that could exist in China.

What did Tang emperors do to help reunify and expand China?

• They forced the country to follow Confucianism.

• They conquered all surrounding lands.

• They expanded the system of roads and canals.

• They created a large system of trade using camel caravans.

Which of these statements is TRUE about the spread of Buddhism during the Tang dynasty?

• Buddhism lost strength during the Period of Disunion after the fall of the Han Dynasty.

• Buddhism regained strength after the fall of the Song Dynasty.

• Buddhism appealed to more Chinese people during the troubled times.

• Buddhism easily spread throughout China because of its similarities to Confucianism.

Buddhism was quickly accepted by the Chinese people because, unlike previous religions they had

known, Buddhism __________.

• embraced people in all social classes and ethnic backgrounds

• embraced people only in the upper class of society

• embraced people only in the lower class of society

• embraced people only in ethnic minority groups

Which of the following choices influenced the Tang Dynasty's establishment of a unified political

system in China?

• the development of a centralized government and uniform legal system

• the development of a unified national culture through education and religion

• the development of positive foreign relations with China's trading partners

• All of the above

What is the MAIN reason the economy prospered during the Tang dynasty?

• The construction of the Great Wall increased military readiness.

• The revival of the Silk Road increased foreign trade.

• The influence of Confucius increased intellectual activities.

• The spread of Buddhism increased religious devotion.

How did the leaders of the Song Dynasty build upon the Confucian beliefs in government?

• They forced all leaders to become Confucians.

• They created more Confucian temples in important cities.

• They changed and improved the civil service exam based on Confucianism.

• They promoted mainly middle class Confucians to important roles in government.

Which of the following correctly shows how a Confucian principle influenced China during the Sung dynasty?

• Confucian thought does not recognize social rank, so China was free from class systems.

• Confucian thought discourages religious ties, so China's society was less influenced by other religions.

• Confucian thought places importance on political obligation, so China's leaders looked at what decisions were best for their people.

• Confucian thought says that learning is found in nature, so China did not build up their educational institutions.

Confucianism influenced the development of Chinese society because many people were able to relate to the virtues taught by this philosophy. Which of the following choices was NOT a virtue taught by Confucianism?

• A person should be respectful and obedient to his elders.

• A person should only be concerned about the welfare of others.

• A person should be honest and possess a sense of duty.

• A person should only be concerned with honoring the Emperor of China.

During the Song Dynasty, commercialism developed along the coast through the use of Chinese sailing ships called __________.

• junks

• bamboo boats

• bark boats

• sailboats