Chapter 4 Test Review 7th Imperial China

What accomplishments occurred during the Sui dynasty? (Select all that apply)

• Great wall repaired

• Buddha monument carved

• Changan Rebuilt

• Grand Canal Built

What difficulties were faced by the Song dynasty? (Select all that apply)

• The empire was too large to protect

• The Grand Canal flooded

• Nomads invaded from the north.

• Peasants overthrew the emperor.

What led to the popularity of Buddhism in China?

• Tang rulers embraced the religion

• People wanted to escape suffering.

• People hoped to become wealthy.

• Confucius encouraged the religion.

Why did some Chinese people oppose Buddhism? (Two Answers)

• Some believed it wanted to take control of government.

• Some believed it was an enemy of Cunfucian traditions.

• Some believed it taught that people should not give to charity.

• Some believed its monasteries and temples were too wealthy.

What was true of the civil service examinations during the Tang and Song dynasties?

• Women were allowed to take the exams.

• The exams favored the rich.

• Preparing for the tests was simple.

• Most people passed the exams.

Which statements describe Neo-Confucianism? (Select all that apply)

• It was a blending of Confucian, Buddhist and Daoist beliefs.

• Followers were expected to be active in society and to help others.

• It was created to stop the influence of Christianity in China.

• Tang and Song rulers believed it would weaken the governement.

What invention radically changed Chinese agriculture during the Song Dynasty?

• the blast furnace

• the steel plow

• the mechanical reaper

• the vertical windmill

What led to the population increase in China during the Tang and Song dynasties?

• Immigration increased

• The government provided healthcare

• Food became more abundant.

• Scientists discovered cures for many diseases.

What inventions or discoveries were made during the Tang and Song dynasties? (Select all that apply)

• gunpowder

• paper

• steel

• woodblock printing

What enabled Chinese traders to travel far distances? (Select all that apply)

• coal furnaces

• steam engines

• magnetic compasses

• rudders and sails