Notes Quiz 12.3 and 12.4

Which of the following are technological advances that are considered to be the "4 Great Inventions"? (Choose 4)

• a. paper
• d. magnetic compass
• e. block printing
• g. gunpowder
• b. iron smelting

Water pumps for ___________ was an important Chinese invention for farming.

• a. porcelain
• b. irrigation
• c. weaving
• d. silk

Buddhism was not liked by everyone, and Emperor Wuzong especially disliked the religion. He had over 40,000 Buddhist temples destroyed. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons he not like Buddhism?

• a. it was foreign
• b. the Buddhists were powerful warriors
• c. the Buddhists did not pay taxes
• d. it did not follow the teachings of Confucius

____________, also known as "china", was thin and strong, and was used to make fancy plates, bowls, and vases, and had a smooth white finish.

• a. Ceramics
• b. Bronze
• c. Silk
• d. Mongolian Glass
• e. Porcelain

During the Song dynasty, what religions were combined to focus on a new religion called Neo-Confucianism that focused on a moral life, emphasizing family and community, and also promoted self-improvement and education?(Choose 3)

• Buddhism
• Daoism
• Confucianism
• Hinduism
• Islam

What parts of Chinese culture were adopted by Japan? (Choose 2)

• Chinese writing system
• Ceramic-making
• Porcelain production
• Chinese government
• Silk making

What was the major impact on the world from the invention of gunpowder?

• Europeans used it to set off the Age of Exploration and discover the New World
• It allows the price of books to go down
• Its early uses included elixirs and fireworks
• Weapons changed the way countries fought each other

What was the major impact on the world from the invention of the movable block printing press?

• Europeans used it to set off the Age of Exploration and discover the New World
• It allows the price of books to go down
• Its early uses included elixirs and fireworks
• Weapons changed the way countries fought each other

What type of geographic feature is Japan?

• island
• peninsula
• archipelago
• isthmus

Why do most of the Japanese population live along the coastlines?

• Because so many were fishermen
• Due to the rugged terrain from all the mountains and volcanoes
• To be closer to China
• It made it easier for sailors to take voyages