Ch14Sec02-China-TandAndSongAchievements

What was the population of Chang'an during the Tang dynasty?

• 1 million
• 2 million
• 500,000
• 100,000

What was the impact of the invention of porcelain?

• It enhanced agricultural practices
• It improved communication networks
• It influenced artistic and cultural developments
• It revolutionized transportation systems

What was the impact of new irrigation techniques on Chinese farming during the Song dynasty?

• No impact on farming practices
• Decreased productivity of farms
• Decreased land under cultivation
• Increased productivity of farms

What invention was used to make fireworks and signals?

• Porcelain
• Gunpowder
• Woodblock printing
• Paper

What impact did trade have on the Chinese economy during the Song dynasty?

• Economic decline
• Decreased economic growth
• Strong economy
• Stagnant economy

What was one of the valuable products that China imported in exchange for silk?

• Wool
• Fruits and vegetables
• Iron ore
• Cotton fabric

What happened to the amount of land under cultivation during the Song dynasty?

• Increased
• Became more fertile
• It remained the same
• Decreased

Who is known as China's greatest female poet?

• Li Qingzhao
• Li Qing
• Li Bo
• Li Song

What were the main crops grown in northern and southern China during the Song dynasty?

• Corn and soybeans in the north, rice in the south
• Wheat and barley in the north, rice in the south
• Rice in the north, wheat and barley in the south
• Rice in the north, corn and soybeans in the south

What was the significance of the discovery of fast-ripening rice on Chinese agriculture?

• It had no impact on Chinese agriculture
• It decreased the overall crop yield
• It allowed farmers to grow more crops in less time
• It led to the decline of rice farming