U5L22 - China's Contacts With the Outside World

The Mongol dynasty was also known as the

• Ming dynasty.

• Shang dynasty.

• Tang dynasty.

• Yuan Dynasty.

Which religion, originating in India, reached its height of influence in China during the Tang dynasty?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

Which statement is true?

• Trade along the Silk Road declined dramatically during the Tang dynasty.

• China welcomed contact with foreigners during the Tang dynasty.

• Foreigners rarely traveled to China during the Tang dynasty.

• Tang leaders tried to isolate China from all foreign influences.

How did the Tang promote trade along the Silk Road?

• The Tang set up a series of trading posts with soldiers to protect them.

• The Tang forced all traders to get government approval before entering China.

• The Tang controlled much of Central Asia and made travel safe.

• The Tang welcomed prominent traders into the royal famil

Which of the following are examples of products that were imported into China along the Silk Road?

• cotton and perfume

• porcelain and paper

• iron and jade

• all of the above

What new status symbol imported from Central Asia did the upper classes enjoy?

• . collecting porcelain dishes

• . drinking from iron goblets instead of glass ones

• sitting in chairs instead of on floor cushions

• wearing silk clothing instead of cotton garments

. How did the Tang dynasty encourage the growth of Buddhism?

• They allowed Buddhist monks and nuns to pay no taxes.

• They paid a bonus to each person who converted to Buddhism.

• They passed a law requiring all Chinese people to become Buddhist.

• They refused to meet with non-Buddhists at the royal court.

Why did the Tang begin seizing Buddhist property in 843

• The monks were behind on their tax payments.

• The Tang government needed money.

• . Buddhist monks and nuns no longer wanted it.

• The Tang government considered Buddhists to be criminals.

During the Yuan dynasty, China was ruled by

• Buddhist monks.

• elected officials.

• foreigners.

• the Tang.

How did Yuan leaders promote trade along the Silk Road?

• They paved the road, eliminating the ruts and potholes of the old dirt road.

• They removed the toll booths so that travelers would no longer have to pay to use the road.

• They set up stations every 20 miles where traders could find food and a place to sleep.