Dynasties of China

What dynasty ruled before the Sui dynasty?

• Sui dynasty.

• Han dynasty.

• Tang dynasty.

• Song dynasty.

Who reunified northern and southern China?

• Yangdi.

• Taizong.

• Wendi.

• Wu Zhao.

What was one of Wendi's strategies to reunify China?

• Strengthening local nobles.

• Weakening the central government.

• Strengthening the central government.

• Abolishing the bureaucracy.

How did Wendi ensure the government reflected China's diverse ethnic groups?

• By promoting only northern traditions.

• By appointing local nobles.

• By abolishing the examination system.

• By holding written examinations for officials.

Through good karma over successive lifetimes, a person could reach the state of

• nirvana.

• Reincarnation.

• karma.

• Buddhism.

Who was the second Tang emperor?

• Yangdi.

• Wu Zhao.

• Taizong.

• Mr. Lawson.

Why was the Grand Canal important?

• It connected the southern Chang Jiang with the northern Huang He.

• It had a road alongside and it became a vital communication link.

• It united China's economy.

• All answers are correct.

What new religion was established in China?

• Islam.

• Judaism.

• Christianity.

• Buddhism.

What was the fate of the Sui dynasty after Yangdi's assassination?

• It became a republic.

• It continued to thrive.

• It was replaced by the Tang dynasty.

• It expanded its territory.

Which of the following is not a Noble Truth of Buddhism?

• Life is full of love.

• The cause of suffering is desire and ignorance.

• To end the cycle of desire is to end suffering.

• Life is full of suffering.