7.02 (Tang Dynasty)

This dynasty brought stability and strength to China.

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

This leader was the most powerful ruler in the beginning of the Tang Dynasty.

• Kublai Khan

• Taizong

• Prince Shotoku

• Genghis Khan

Which of these, below, did Taizong use to maintain control of China.

• He gave land to foreign leaders, reducing the size of his empire.

• He made leaders pass civil service exams.

• He took land away from farmers.

• Gave his authority to local leaders.

How did Taizong help prevent rebellions by farmers.

• He killed them.

• He developed new methods of farming.

• He began to industrialize China.

• He gave them more land.

By expanding the Tang Dynasty's empire, China gained control of the...

• Silk Road

• Mediterranean Sea

• Korean Peninsula

• Japan

Which Tang Dynasty leader continued to build a strong army and give more power to the dynasty?

• Kublai Khan

• Empress Wu

• Taizong

• Prince Shotoku

Which religion diffused from India to China?

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Shintoism

• Buddhism

Identify two reasons why Buddhism diffused (spread) into China?

• Tang Dynasty leaders tolerated Buddhism's spread.

• Merchants from Arabia spread Buddhism into China.

• Indian dynasties conquered China.

• Chinese leaders made Buddhism China's official religion.

• Buddhist monks traveled on the Silk Road into China.

Why did Chinese people convert to Buddhism?

• It promised peace and harmony.

• They were forced to.

• They used it to make money.

• They had to after they passed the Civil Service Exam.