Medieval Chinese Dynasties and People

Which new concept did the Song Dynasty introduce to Japan and Korea?

• the principle of taxes

• the use of paper money

• the religion of Buddhism

• the idea of the GeishaThe Song dynasty was the first government to create and issue paper money. The Song shared the concept of using paper money with other countries. The dynasty also heavily influenced the art and culture of bordering countries.

Answer explanation

The Song dynasty was the first government to create and issue paper money. The Song shared the concept of using paper money with other countries. The dynasty also heavily influenced the art and culture of bordering countries.

Which of the following is an effect of the revival of Confucianism during the Song Dynasty?

• the development of a powerful standing navy

• the belief that leaders should rule by divine right

• the importance of the civil service examination system

• the decline of trade with neighboring territories

Answer explanation

The Song Dynasty saw a renewed importance of the civil service examination system in China. Virtually all government officials were recruited through the examination system, and according to Confucian traditions they were expected to hold service to the state above personal interest.

The list describes agricultural improvements under the

• Song Dynasty.

• Ming Dynasty.

• Yuan Dynasty.

• Sui Dynasty.

Answer explanation

Improved agricultural techniques led to a larger and more reliable food supply during the Song Dynasty. This expansion of agriculture also led to higher tax revenues for the Song government.

Which statement is true about the Mongol Empire?

• Muslims controlled busy trade routes into China from the fifth to the seventh centuries.

• The Mongols replaced the Roman Empire as the dominant force in Western Europe.

• Without access to European markets, the Chinese were unable to obtain raw materials.

• The Mongols unified regions along the Silk Road, allowing for safe transport of goods.

Answer explanation

The Mongols unified regions along the Silk Road, allowing for safe transport of goods. While some trade occurred on the routes known as the Silk Road before the Mongols gained control of the area, the routes were very expensive and very dangerous for merchants and traders to use. By maintaining control through rigid rules and strict punishment, the routes became safer, and more goods could be traded farther distances than in the prior several centuries.

The Mongol's rule of China was different from other dynasties in China because the Mongol dynasty

• restricted trade with other countries.

• was the first foreign group to rule all of China.

• was the first to invest in cultural improvement.

• used former Chinese leaders to help them rule.

Answer explanation

The Mongol dynasty was the first foreign group to rule all of China. Mongol leaders allowed the Chinese to practice their traditional religion and many cultural beliefs, but would stop efforts by the Chinese to gain power. The Chinese resented their foreign rulers and sought to regain control.

The Grand Canal was built under which dynasty?

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty
• Ming Dynasty
• Sui Dynasty

Buddhism became popular in China during the

• period of disunion.

• Yuan Dynasty.

• Ming Dynasty.

• period of reunification.

The dynasty that began to trade with the West, India, Korea and Japan

• Sui Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty
• Ming Dynasty
• Song Dynasty

The dynasty that introduced the dragon's backbone pump and fast-ripening rice was the

• Ming dynasty
• Yuan dynasty

• Tang dynasty
• Song dynasty

The non Chinese group who ruled China and had to put foreigners in high government positions was the

• Mongols
• Tibetans
• Manchus
• Koreans