China and the Far East

A reform carried out by Tang dynasty rulers restored the ______________ exam system.

• rival service
• civil service
• civil knowledge
• history

What change did Neo-Confucianism bring to the Song Dynasty?

• Chinese rulers were convinced to ban Buddhism.
• Neo-Confucian officials introduced the idea of a merit system.
• Neo-Confucianism became the dynasty's official philosophy.
• Scholar officials lost their place in Chinese society.

Neo-Confucianism became popular in part because...

• the government supported it.
• it became more than a system of rules.
• it incorporated some Buddhist beliefs.
• all of the above.

Neo-Confucianism helped create the _________ class in China.

• scholar-official
• ruling
• middle
• civil service

Background information:

The Sui Dynasty was most famous for...

• Inventing a new battle technique

• Unifying China again

• Finishing the Great Wall

• Giving land to peasants

History Section:

How was Emperor Yang described as a ruler?

• Patient and gentle

• Strong

• Tyrant

• Firm but forgiving

Accomplishments Section:

What major construction project by the Sui Dynasty helped improve national transportation and trade in China?

• Transcontinental Railroad

• Silk Road

• The Great Dam

• Grand Canal

Trade from China to Europe  

• made China poor
• Silk Road
• passed along the Grand Canal
• came across the East China Sea

Khan

• relating to ancient barbarians

• a native or inhabitant of Mongolia

• Mongol ruler

• the language of the Mongols

The Mongols were known for..

• Ability to ride horses well and to wage war.
• The ability to barbecue and hunt
• The ability to build houses and roads
• The ability to herd and hunt