Asia Review

What physical features would help China avoid being invaded?

• Deserts and mountains

• Rivers and rainforests

• Mongolia and seas

• Manchuria and rivers

What effect has geography had on the islands of Japan?

• Trade was limited between the islands because of the lack of ports

• Japan has been invaded by many countries during its history

• The mountains limited the area available for farming

• Water is scarce on the island making it hard to grow crops

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Buddhist Dynasty

• Khan Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

What were two tactical advantages held by the Mongol army when it attacked other groups?

• Gunpowder and fearless slaves

• Camels and huge amounts of supplies

• Long range arrows and horsemanship skills

• Knowledge of geography and cannons

After conquering a large portion of Asia, Kublai Khan was responsible for creating which Chinese Dynasty?

• Ming

• Qin

• Tang

• Yuan

The Mongol Empire was known as the largest empire the world had ever known.

• Cultural

• Land

• Military

• Trade

By 1279, this Mongol leader had completed the conquest of China

• Genghis Khan

• Alexander the Great

• Kublai Khan

• Marco Polo

Woodblock technology originated in China. How did this technology reach Europe?

• Europeans invented woodblock printing without knowledge of China

• European traders brought woodblock printing via the Silk Road

• Mongolian invaders brought woodblock printing into Eastern Europe

• The Byzantine Empire expanded into Asia and adopted woodblock printing

Which Chinese landmark best represents China’s policy of isolationism?

• The city of Beijing

• The Forbidden City

• The Grand Canal

• The Great Wall