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How were cities in China different from those in Europe?

• they were larger

• they were more colorful

• they were smaller

• they had markets

A reason for the growth of trade and commerce in medieval China

• rich landowners had money to spend

• everyone was getting rich in the markets

• huge deposits of jade were discovered

• all citizens grew silk worms

Farmers raise crops on steep hillsides by using

• terraces

• cranes

• pulleys

• bridges

What 2  were the results of trade and commerce in China?

• the merchant class grew because of so much trade

•  commerce areas grew into large cities

• Women became highly respected

• all of the resources were depleted

• common people were able to explore the world

What items were sent from China to faraway countries for sale?

• Rice

• silk

• tea

• jade

• porcelain

Japan relied heavily on agriculture, but they also ​ (a)   items with each other and foreign countries.

Merchants were vital for trade, but were considered (a)   ranking members of society because they produced nothing on their own.

Which of the following is a result of the growth of trade, towns and cities in Japan?

•  improved road systems

• more people became artisans

• trade increase with neighboring countries

• the mountains made it difficult

• the designed quicker boats

In both Europe and Japan, the person at the very top of society had the most power.

• true

• false

In Japan, taxes were collected at a flat rate, while in Europe, taxes were collected based on the number of (a)   ​ .