East Asia Review

What is the main reason the economy prospered during the Tang Dynasty?

• The construction of the Great Wall of China increased military readiness.

• The revival of the Silk Road increased foreign trade

• The influence of Confucius increased intellectual activities

• The spread of Buddhism increased religious devotion

What helped in the spread of Buddhism around Ancient China?

• Climate Change

• Democracy

• International Wars

• Trade along the Silk Road

Which of these contributed most to an increase in trade during the Tang and Song Dynasties?

• Roads and Canals

• Railroad Tracks

• Steamboats

• Air Travel

How did the Tang Dynasty have a positive impact on Chinese history?

• It unified Ancient China

• It made Christianity the official religion of China

• It brought feudalism to China

• It increased European influences in China

Who could become a government official in the Tang Dynasty?

• Anyone who was elected to office

• Anyone who defeated an enemy in battle

• Anyone whose parent held the same position

• Anyone who did well on the civil service examinations

Why did the Tang Dynasty use the examination system to choose its government officials?

• To promote greater cultural diversity

• To ensure the influence of noble familes

• To provide the civil service with qualified leaders

• To measure the effectiveness of the imperial education system

Which of these were first developed in China as a result of the increase in trade during the Tang and Song Dynasties?

• Gold Coins

• Corporations

• Paper Money

• Joint Stock Companies

Use the following list to help you answer the question:

-Built many tools -Improved old Canals and Created New Ones

-Improved Ships -Developed the Magnetic Compass

Which of these resulted from the accomplishments listed above?

• More Isolation

• Fewer Invasions

• Increased Trade

• Decreased Population

Which Dynasty did not like Buddhism, because the practiced Confucianism?

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Hurley Dynasty

• Voelker Dynasty

Which geographical feature is located between China and Mongolia?

• Himalayan Mountains
• Amazon Rainforest
• Gobi Desert
• Great Barrier Reef