Imperial China

Who reunified China when he declared himself emperor and started the Sui dynasty?

• General Wendi
• Marco Polo
• Empress Wu
• Genghis Kahn

Taizong was one of the most powerful Tang rulers. He brought back the practice of taking civil service exams which ensured government jobs were given to family members.

• True
• False

Emperor Yangdi took on many building projects during his reign. One of his most notable projects, which is still in use today, was the Grand Canal. The purpose of the Grand Canal was what?

• To link the Yellow River in the North with the Yangtze River in the south
• To connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
• To connect the islands of the Florida Keys
• To provide a defense from potential invaders

Empress Wu is known for being the only woman to rule China on her own.

• True
• False

Which of the following was not something created during the Tang and Song dynasties?

• Gunpowder
• Papermaking
• Woodblock printing
• Indoor plumbing

Which of the following statements is a fact rather than an opinion?

• Movable type was the greatest Chinese invention
• The production of steel enabled the Chinese to create stronger weapons, armour and tools.

Burning coal produces carbon. When the burned carbon mixes with iron it produces which really strong metal?

• Steel
• Bronze
• Titanium
• Gold

Which of the following describes a cause and effect relationship during the Tang dynasty?

• Farming techniques improved which led to an increase in food production, which led to an increase in population

• Trade increased which led to the perfection of the magnetic compass

• Population increased, which led to a need to produce more food

This item, which was perfected by the Chinese, told sailors which direction they were heading and enabled them to sail farther from the shore.

• Magnetic compass
• Rudders
• Sails
• Google Maps

Which invention helped the Chinese solve the problem of needing more money for trade?

• steel

• magnetic compasses

• printing

• gunpowder