7th Grade, Topic 5 Asian Civilizations

Prince Shotoku believed that both Buddhism and ____________ would unify Japan.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

• Jainism

What does this Korean bowl tell us about their culture?

• They were influenced by the Japanese but created their own unique style

• They were influenced by the Chinese but created their own unique style

• They were influenced by the Vietnamese but created their own unique style

Which of the following ideals were bushido values that guided samurai? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Loyalty to one’s lord

• Family's honor

• Personal honor

• Loyalty to one’s family

What features are associated with the dynasties of the Tang (618–907) and Song (960–1279)?

• Widespread violence

• Corruption of the government

• Prosperity, stable government, and advances in farming

• Constant wars

When the Mongols came to power, they

• Closed the "Silk Road"

• Reopened the "Silk Road"

• Raised taxes on merchants using the "Silk Road"

• Stopped trading with the outside world

Which of the following statements BEST describes Emperor Hongwu’s actions in the 1300s?

• He drove out the Mongols but kept their traditions in place

• He drove out the Mongols and shared power using the "merit system"

• He drove out the Mongols and made himself the absolute ruler of China

• He drove out the Mongols and then stepped down so someone else could rule

Which of the following inventions proved to be of great value to European sailors?

• Tea

• Paper

• Porcelain

• Compass

Which of the following groups had the higher social status under the Yuan dynasty?

• Southern Chinese

• Northern Chinese

• Turks and other Muslims

• Everyone was equal

What central part of Buddhism appealed to samurai who practiced Zen?

• Loyalty and obedience

• Patience

• Purity

• Self-control and discipline

For three hundred years after 860, the real power in Japan was in the hands of

• Powerful emperors

• The Fujiwara Family

• War lords

• The samurai