Tang and Song China

Which set of accomplishments occurred during the Song dynasty of China?

• Magnetic compass, Paper money, Movable-type printing

• Tea cultivation,, Algebra, Geometric mosaics

• Calligraphic script, Calculating distance from the Sun, Saddles with stirrups

• Measuring Earth’s circumference, Anesthesia, Silk cloth

Which of the following best describes how the Chinese ORIGINALLY used gunpowder?

• as a construction tool to blast away sections of mountains

• as a means of energy to power barges and other ships

• for fireworks used in celebrations

• for high explosives used in warfare against their enemies

How did the Song dynasty change the economy of China?

• Established monopolies and paper money

• Gave people tax breaks

• Institute a series of mining production

• Implemented new farming policies

What symbolized the status of women in the Song dynasty?

• The civil service exam

• Foot-binding

• The return of Confucianism

• Empress Wu

The Tang and Song is known as the

• end of Chinese Civilization

• Golden Age of China

• Dynastic Cycle

• all the above

What were the two major rivers of Ancient China?

• Yellow and Yangtze

• Yellow and Red

• Nile and Euphrates

• Yangtze and Himalaya

What is an advantage of paper money?

• it's easily lost or stolen.

• it's easier to carry.

• it's easy to eat when hungry.

• it's heavier than coins.

Which dynasty ruled China before the Tang took power?

• Han

• Yuan

• Ming

• Sui

How many years did it take to construct the Grand Canal?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 10

The only female empress in Chinese history ruled in...

• Manchuria

• Korea

• Mongolia

• Taiwan