East Asia Quiz/Eustice

Which geographical feature created a natural boundary for Ancient Chinese civilizations?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Nile River

• Himalaya Mountains

• Arctic Ocean

Which dynasty reunited China after the fall of the Han Dynasty?

• Buddhist Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Korean Dynasty

• Khan Dynasty

How did the discovery of fast-ripening rice impact the Song Dynasty?

• The population increased.

• The local religious centers became less important.

• The local government became more democratic.

• The economy collapsed.

How did Chinese farmers adapt their environment to increase the amounts of farmable land during the Song Dynasty?

• Farmers built large filters to clean flood waters.

• Farmers built large terraces to level land along the mountains.

• Farmers built large platforms to keep crops safe from flooding.

• Farmers built large walls to protect crops from tsunamis.

How did the social and political chaos near the end of the Han Dynasty impact religion in China?

• It inspired people to become interested in Buddhism as an answer to their suffering.

• It inspired people to implement the caste system created by Hinduism.

• It inspired people to study Christianity in search of the afterlife.

• It inspired people to accept the teachings of Daoism as a way to return to a natural state.

What physical feature would help China avoid being invaded?

• rivers and rainforests

• Mongolia and seas

• Manchuria and rivers

• deserts and mountains

How did advancements in agriculture impact the Song Dynasty?

• Religious leaders became more powerful.

• The military was broken up.

• Political systems were weakened.

• The economy became stronger.

The spread of Buddhism into China is most closely related to what situation?

• the immigration of African laborers

• natural disasters throughout the region

• the influence of European invaders

• increased trade throughout the region

The growth of the Chinese population and economy during the Song Dynasty was caused by developments in which field?

• agriculture

• art

• exploration

• religion

Which of the following religions spread throughout China and the surrounding areas during the Tang Dynasty?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Hinduism