East Asia Quizizz Review for test

What is a Dynasty?

• It is a long line of rulers from the same ruler family

• This was the ruling system developed by the ancient Romans, who elected their rulers and called them Caesars.

• It is a long line of warrior god-kings from the same ruler family

How could a ruling dynasty lose the Mandate of Heaven?

• By not offering enough sacrifices to the gods.

• By not having an heir (child to replace them).

• By the Emperor behaving badly

Select all that are part of Confucius's 5 key relationships.

• Ruler and Subjects

• Father and son

• Older brother and Mother

• Husband and Wife

• Older Brother and Younger Brother

What actions did Taizong take that strengthened his Empire?

• Raised the countries taxes up to 20% of a person’s income regardless of social status

• Made government workers pass exams to prove they were qualified to do their jobs.

• Gave land to farmers to grow more food.

• Brought peace to the countryside

What 2 actions did Empress Wu take to strengthen her Empire?

• Added more power to the central government (to enforce laws).

• Strengthened the military to preserve peace and prevent invasion from the outside.

• Raised the countries taxes up to 20% of a person’s income regardless of social status.

• Brought peace to the countryside

What is the correct definition for the silk road?

• A physical road that allowed silk to be transported all across China within 3 days.

• A theoretical route that led to the forbidden city, China’s capital city.

• A network of trading routes that merchants from all over world use to bring their goods to new places.

• A route that traders could take if they had the “golden passport,” like Marco Polo.

How did Buddhism spread and become popular in China?

• Buddhism spread along the Silk Road into China from India.

• Buddhism spread along the Silk Road into Japan from India.

• Buddhism spread along the Silk Road into Germany from Israel.

What was NOT a topic Confucious was concerned about?

• Learn from ancestors and people before you.

• Social harmony

• Avoid outward conflict

• Put yourself first before all others

• Doing your duty is the greatest good

Select ALL that were an achievement of the Song Dynasty

• Drought Resistant/ Fast Growing Rice

• Fire Resistant Rice

• Seedless watermelons

• Water solvent rice

Paper Money was an improvement over metal coins because?

• Paper money was impossible to counterfeit

• Paper money was more difficult to carry

• Paper money was easier to carry.