China in the Middle Ages (Ch 17 1-3)

Who led military expeditions to "Reunite" China under one rule?

• Tan Gaozu

• Tay Zonday

• Chang An

• Hang Zhou

The Tang Dynasty used this to organize their government.

• Bureaucracy

• Cabinet

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

Bureaucracies are a system of government in which...

• there are many departments run by officials.

• the emperor is in control of every aspect of the empire.

• there are no punishments for broken laws.

• Buddhism was the most important religion.

What was special about Empress Wu? (Check all that apply)

• She was the first female empress.

• She cared for the people like they were her children.

• She executed the previous emperor to take power.

• She married many husbands.

What was true of the capital city of the Tang Dynasty?

• It had a thriving culture and strong commerce

• It was a city with multiple defenses located between Asia and Europe

• It was also the city where Muhammad got his revelation from the Angel Gabriel.

• It was the city Mulan was from.

Which countries did Buddhism spread; as described in the chapter? (Check all that apply)

• China

• Korea

• Japan

• Philippines

Buddhism was popular because it offered to do what for the people of China?

• End suffering

• Protect them during wars

• Give more political power to women

• Recipes for healthy cooking

What was the relationship between Buddhism and Daoism?

• Buddhism adopted some aspects of Daoism.

• Daoism broke off from Buddhism.

• Buddhism was originally Daoism, and then they changed names.

• They were enemies and warred a lot.

How did Buddhist monasteries grow rich?

• They were given wealthy donations.

• They baked and sold cookies every year.

• They sent their monks into the working world.

• They charged people to pray.

During which dynasty did Buddhism appear in China?

• The Han

• The Tang

• The Song

• The Shang