Ch. 4: The Expansion of Asian Cultures

The earliest Chinese dynasty was the Ming dynasty.

• true

• false

The Chinese population grew significantly during the Song dynasty

• true

• false

China did not develop large cities until the nineteenth century.

• true

• false

The Japanese invented important items such as gunpowder and the compass

• true

• false

Cast iron is a strong metal that is more durable than iron

• true

• false

The cult of ancestor worship became the leading religion early in Chinese history

• true

• false

The presence of a strong central government in Japan led to feudalism

• true

• false

A Japanese warrior is called a Bushido

• true

• false

The Khmer empire built many temples, including Angkor Wat

• true

• false

The Mongols defeated China during the Song dynasty

• true

• false