Medieval China

What was 'new' about Neo-Confucianism?

• Its patriarchal attitudes towards women

• It integrated elements of Buddhism and Daoism

• Its emphasis on education and filial piety

• Its disdain for merchants

This principle states that God supports a just ruler and will not allow a corrupt individual to hold power.

• Dynastic Cycle

• Heavenly Decree

• Mandate of Heaven

• God's Truce

What does bureaucracy mean?

• An organized body of appointed government officials

• The ability to overthrow a dynasty

• A religious philosophy stating that all people are sinners

• A political philosophy preaching that people should be punished by harsh laws

After the Han dynasty fell apart in 220, China entered a period of disorder, chaos, and lack of governmental leadership. What was this period called?

• Period of Chaos

• Period of Despair

• Period of Great Suffering

• Period of Disunion

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

What is an example of a Medieval Chinese export?

• Gold

• Silver

• Silk

• Spices

What was required for students to become a "scholar official"?

• Students had to know Buddhism

• Students had to be from noble families

• Students had to make inventions

• Students had to pass a difficult Confucian test

This map shows the _________ empire.

• Mongol
• Tong
• Khan
• Byzantine

Around 1200 CE, who unified the Mongol Empire?

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Confucius

• Marco Polo

Genghis Khan died in 1227 CE. What happened after his death?

• His sons and grandsons continued his campaign of conquest

• The Mongol reign ended immediately

• The Mongols conquered North America

• The Chinese overthrew the Mongols