5.1 China Reunites

What is the dynastic cycle?

• A way to describe the rise of fall of dynasties in Chinese history

• The rules that the emperors of Chinese dynasties must follow

• A way to describe how kings and queens choose the next leader of their empire

• A setting on your dishwasher at home

Which of these facts about the Sui dynasty is correct?

• The only woman to EVER rule China helped this dynasty become powerful

• They were founded by the great emperor Lin Yuan

• The son of the founder, Yangdi, of the dynasty rebuilt the great wall of China and created the Great Canal

• They did not have a large enough army and had to relocate their capital farther south after being invaded

During which dynasty did Empress Wu rule?

• Sui

• Tang

• Song

• Han

True or False: During the Tang dynasty the emperor Taizong brought back civil service examinations

• True

• False

What was the point of the civil service examinations?

• To choose who should have positions in government

• To choose who should be the next emperor

• To help decide what family line should have power of the local government

• To help decide who should become soldiers or generals in the army

What does Buddhism say is the cause of all suffering?

• God

• The Devil

• Karma

• Desire

Who is the only woman to ever rule China?

• Empress Wu

• Empress Woo

• Empress Sui

• Empress Song

Which of the following dynasties lasted only 40 years?

• Sui

• Tang

• Han

• Song

In what order did these dynasties rule China?

• Han, Sui, Tang, Song

• Sui, Song, Han, Tang

• Tang, Sui, Han, Song

• Han, Sui, Song, Tang

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• The idea that there could only be only legitimate ruler of China at a time and they were blessed by the Heaven

• The idea that there was always a prophet of Buddha on earth to guide the emperor

• The rule that only one religion could be allowed in China at a time

• The rule that the emperor of China HAD to be Buddhist or it would anger the gods