Benchmark 3 Whole Group

(7.03) How did Confucianism influence social roles in Ancient China?

• It created a rigid feudal system.
• It encouraged colonization and exploration.
• It strengthened the roles of men and elders.
• It promoted equality.

(7.03) How did the increase in agricultural production during the Song Dynasty impact China’s economy?

• It decreased the value of land in China.
• It helped create a market economy in China.
• It increased unemployment in China.
• It decreased the trade of foreign goods in China.

(7.09) Which two countries would likely have the greatest impact on the development of Japan?

• Mongolia and the Philippines
• Vietnam and Taiwan
• Taiwan and Myanmar
• China and Korea

(7.12) Why did Christianity blossom in the lands controlled by the Byzantine Empire?

• The Turkish invaders brought Christianity to the region, increasing its popularity.
• The Byzantine Empire built churches and made Christianity the official religion.
• Trade with the Middle East brought Christianity to the region.
• Justinian attempted to ban all religion, but local churches controlled the Senate.

(7.13) Why did Justinian create the Justinian Code?

• to ensure peace with the Germanic kingdoms
• to expand the powers of the Catholic Church
• to develop a written set of laws in the Byzantine Empire
• to establish a trade relationship with Egypt

Which sentences describe the Code of Justinian? (Choose 3)

• It included all past Roman law
• It included commentary from judges across the centuries
• It included modern Byzantine law
• It included laws that forbid women from having any rights
• It included law from Chinese philosophers including Confucius

(7.14) What do historians consider to be the most important historical contribution of the Byzantine Empire?

• maintaining Roman culture and learning
• controlling the trade routes between Asia and Europe
• spreading Islam into the Middle East
• invading and destroying the Roman Empire

(7.14) What made Constantinople’s location strategically important?

• It was located between the southern and northern Roman Empires
• It was located near Rome
• It was located between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
• It was located near Carthage

(7.15) The Arabian Peninsula is located in which region?

• Central America
• East Asia
• Middle East
• West Africa

(7.15) Which geographic feature is found in the Middle East?

• Arabian Desert
• Ganges River
• Himalaya Mountains
• Yangtze River