Ancient China's Dynasties

The Grand Canal was built during which dynasty?

• Sui

• Tang

• Song

• Yuan

• Ming

These types of popular art emerged during the Tang Dynasty EXCEPT

• pottery

• calligraphy

• woodblock printing

• sculpture

Who was allowed in the Forbidden City?

• the upper class

• government scholars

• only Genghis Khan

• everyone

The Mongols in the Yuan Dynasty taxed the Chinese and used the money to

• build new roads

• create a postal system

• build new palaces

• build a new capital

• all answers are correct

What dynasty made agricultural advancements such as the dragon's backbone pump and a fast-ripening rice system?

• Sui

• Tang

• Song

• Yuan

About how many people practice Buddhism in China today?

• 244,000

• 2 million

• 244 million

• 240 million

The Mongols were tolerant of Chinese traditions and philosophies and even adopted some Chinese ways.

• True

• False

How does Confucianism tell people they should behave?

• Encourages to be a hard worker

• Encourages respect for everyone and everything

• Encourages to be silent

• Does not talk about behavior

How did Buddhism spread during the Sui Dynasty?

• Marco Polo who traveled the Silk Road

• Scholar officials who traveled to other countries

• Mansa Musa on his way to Mecca

• Traders and monks who traveled the Silk Road

Which of the 5 dynasties discussed was in power for the longest time (319 years) ?

• Sui

• Tang

• Song

• Yuan

• Ming