Medieval China Review S. 2 E. 1- E. 4

Why did Buddhism spread in China after the fall of the Han dynasty?

• Merchants & missionaries spread it during while traveling from India to China.

• The Sui dynasty made it the official religion of China.

• It was the first major religion to come to China that was more than a philosophy and tradition.

• It promoted peace & an escape from suffering during a time of chaos.

Which philosophy is best described below?

• rulers should set an example for the people
• inferiors should respect and obey superiors
• Children should honor their parents
• government workers are selected through civil service exams.

• Shintoism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

• Confucianism

According to this quote how is success achieved in a society?

• by giving all people equal power

• by following traditional, social hierarchies

• by preventing people from leaving China

• by preventing people from owning property

During the Song Dynasty, new roads and canals were constructed and the Chinese took control of the Silk Road.

What was the main effect of these accomplishments?

• Agricultural prices increased which caused revolts.

• New territories were conquered and added to China's empire.

• Economic activity expanded due to increased trade and travel.

• Foreign goods were taxed to encourage the purchase of Chinese goods.

What were the three effects of agricultural improvements made during the Song dynasty?

• People had more time to invent and improve things.

• The adoption of Confucianism became more widespread.

• China expanded by conquering the Korean Peninsula.

• The population of China increased.

• There were less revolts and uprisings because people were happier.

Which invention best completes the chart?

• coal

• steel

• bronze

• gunpowder

What two critical discoveries were made in China under the Tang and Song dynasties?

• steel

• gunpowder

• paper

• coal

• printing

Which civilization best complete the chart?

• Korea

• India

• China

• Mongolia

Which historical figure is best described by the statements below?

• conquered southern China
• ended the Song dynasty and began the Yuan dynasty
• ruled during the Pax Mongolica

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Zheng He

• Prince Shotoku

Which empire is pictured?

• Byzantine Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Arab Empire

• Holy Roman Empire

• Spanish Empire