Chapter 4 Imperial China (Study Guide) 2nd Chance

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

• Khan

• Sui

• Buddhist

• Korean

Chinese history is typically divided up by:

• Dynasties

• Regions

• Language

• Religion Practiced

The Civil Service Exam was primarily based on the writings of:

• The Mongols, especially Kublai Khan

• Confucius

• Shi Huangdi

• The Current Emperor

Which dynasty conquered the Yuan Dynasty (Mongols) with the help of gunpowder weapons?

• Ming

• Han

• Tang

• Qin

Basically all of the long-lasting dynasties in China also did which of the following

• Made sure to use foreigners in high ranking positions

• Created a strong central government that used a bureaucracy

• Focused on trade with the outside world

• Focused on making men and women more equal

Which of these is true about Confucian ideas?

• It had a strong emphasis on business and trade

• It claimed that all humans are equal

• It was used by every single dynasty in Chinese history as the basis for government

• It focused on relationships, but not on math, science, or engineering

What food item today can be traced back to the Song Dynasty

• Fish
• Corn
• Cotton
• Rice

During which dynasty did Empress Wu rule?

• Sui

• Tang

• Song

• Han

How was neo-Confucianism DIFFERENT from original Confucianism?

• neo-Confucianism focused more on the soul and the afterlife making it more of a religion

• Confucianism was more of a religion because it taught to respect the wisdom of your ancestors who become gods

• neo-Confucianism was NOT supported by the emperors of China because it taught all people were equal

• Confucianism originally taught that a person should focus on meditation and no longer desiring anything here on Earth

Why did Buddhism become popular after the Han dynasty?

• It gave people peace in a time of war, hunger, and little happiness

• The new dynasty forced all people to convert to Buddhism

• The prophet of Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama preached all across China and converted people

• It never became popular because people were a part of the religion Confucianism already