Unit 5.2 (The Two Golden Ages of China)

Which dynasty succeeded the Tang Dynasty?

• Han Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

What was the major scientific achievement of the Song Dynasty?

• discovery of electricity

• invention of the printing press

• invention of gunpowder

• development of the steam engine

What was the major achievement of the Song Dynasty in terms of technology?

• Compass

• Movable Printing Press

• Papermaking

• Gunpowder

How was the Song dynasty able to continue its prosperity despite threats from the north?

• Rising productivity in farming creating surpluses

• Because the peasants worked their land producing food

• Lowering the price for most scholar-officials at court

• All the answers are correct

Which dynasty was part of the extended "Golden Age" and became the richest, most powerful, and most advanced country in the world?

• Han Dynasty
• Tang Dynasty
• Ming Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

Reorder the following Dynasties from start to finish

• Ming Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

Match the following Chinese Innovations

• Gunpowder

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• Printing Press

• 
• Chinese Mechanical Clock

• 
• Magnetic Compass

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• Chinese Silk Weaving

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Who briefly overthrew the Tang/Song dynasties from 1279 to 1368?

• Ming Dynasty
• Qin Dynasty
• Mongols
• Han Dynasty

In 1368, the Chinese overthrew the Mongols that were in control. Which dynasty was this?

• Ming Dynasty
• Tang Dynasty
• Qing Dynasty
• Han Dynasty

Which dynasty encouraged oversea trading that began a series of explorations?

• Qing Dynasty
• Ming Dynasty
• Tang Dynasty
• Han Dynasty