POP QUIZ! 8/30/21

The sentiments expressed in the excerpt above best illustrate what aspect of Song culture?

• Strict laws and excessive punishments are the only way to achieve social order.

• The only way to achieve social order is to through the elimination of desire.

• Everyone has a place in society and should abide by the virtues they are taught.

• Humans should be allowed to do whatever they want regardless of the consequences.

Knowledge of the works aforementioned in this passage were especially important to...

• those hoping to pass the Imperial Civil Service Examinations.

• individuals who felt forgotten by society and needed direction.

• the young Song emperor who many considered to be a great leader.

• women wanting to promote themselves up through the ranks of government.

During the Song Dynasty, Neo-Confucianism developed and began advocating for...

• a more liberal sense of values - every person should be able to express themselves.

• equality amongst men and women.

• less government control over different aspects of society.

• a more conservative approach to government and society.

During the Song Dynasty, what practice emphasized the slowing of women's progression?

• Footbinding.

• Champa Rice Farming.

• The transition to paper money.

• Wood Block Printing

The following excerpt supports what claim made about Medieval China?

• China at this time preferred to isolate themselves from the outside world.

• Chinese culture was universally accepted by all surrounding regions without limitation.

• Many surrounding areas fully rejected Chinese culture for their own.

• Chinese culture spread to the surrounding areas to some degree or another.

Accordingly which surrounding regions was most willing to accept Chinese culture?

• Korea

• Japan

• Vietnam

• Mongolia

As described in the passage, China became so powerful what act was expected of visiting emissaries?

• They were only allowed to trade in one city and nowhere else.

• They were expected to kowtow and pay tribute.

• Most had to stay in substandard dwellings.

• Foreign visitors had to pray at nearby Buddhist temples.

What conclusion about porcelain is best supported by the passage?

• People did not want porcelain.

• Much of the porcelain manufacturing was controlled by foreign merchants.

• Japan was the leading consumer of Chinese porcelain.

• The production of Chinese porcelain was too important to Chinese bureaucrats to leave to smaller businesses.

What development most likely aided in the growth of more laborers?

• The adoption of Champa Rice.

• The establishment of stricter laws against women.

• The election of a new emperor.

• The re-establishment of Confucian teachings.

The need of the state to take over production of porcelain supports what overall aspect of their Socio-Political order?

• The Song wanted to maintain a meritocracy, where in only those capable of a job could do it.

• The Song Elite didn't trust anyone and thought it better to control everyone.

• Bureaucrats were afraid the emperor would be displeased and punish them.

• The Song would rather have others do the work and they rep the rewards.