Ch 12 Asian Empires

Why is there a variety of cultures in Asia?

• Asia has a variety of physical features and climates

• Asia covers about three-fourths of Earth's land

• Parts of the continent are covered by snow year-round

• Agriculture is the most important economy activity in Asia

How was the Mogul Empire created?

• The Gupta dynasty unified India

• Akbar built a capital at Agra

• Babur seized power in parts of northern India

• The central government was reformed and strengthened

What was unusual about Akbar's tax policy?

• Taxes were paid by only the farmers and their families

• Only non-Muslims were required to pay taxes

• Nobles were not required to pay taxes

• Taxes applied to every member of the Empire

How did Akbar unify the Mogul Empire?

• He built the Taj Mahal to unify religion in the Empire

• He allowed many Hindus to hold important positions in the government

• He asked Hindus and other non-Muslims to pay a special tax

• He forced Hindus to adopt Islam, leading to rebellion

How did Empress Wu Hou change the civil service examination?

• She added sections on science and reading

• She eliminated the exam requirement for high-ranking officials

• She strengthened it and made poetry writing part of the test

• She required candidates to take courses in literature and fine arts

Which of the following contributions was made during the Song dynasty?

• playwriting

• Great Wall

• paper money

• use of iron plow

Which was a contribution of the Mongol dynasty?

• development of block printing

• improvements in water travel

• establishment of a canal system

• improvements in ceramic glazes

What was the Forbidden city?

• emperor's palace during Ming dynasty

• foreigner's nickname for Beijing

• expensive voyages of Ibn Battuta

• complex system of canals

Why did the Ming emperor encourage Zheng He's expeditions?

• He wanted people to fear traveling to and around China

• He hoped China would be seen as a wealthy power

• He wanted ships to return with gold, silver, and silk

• He hoped sailors would return with trade maps of places they visited

What allowed Khmer rulers to act with absolute power?

• the constitution of the Khmer kingdom

• religion of Buddhism

• internal conflicts during the eighth century

• their status as deva-rajas, or god-kings