The Tang and Song Dynasties of China

The period in China's history when several warring kingdoms arose is known as?

• Tang Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Six Dynasties

• Han Dynasty

Which dynasty in China experienced a Golden Age?

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

What did the Tang rulers do to bring about peace and prosperity?

• All of the above

• Suppressed peasant uprisings

• Revived traditional feudal relationships

• Expanded into Korea and Manchuria

What did the Tang Dynasty encourage to make the Silk Road busier?

• Commerce and handicrafts

• Trade with Persia and Arabia

• All of the above

• Trade with Japan and the Byzantine Empire

Which dynasty emerged in China after the fall of the Tang Dynasty?

• Han Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

What was one of the most brilliant cultural eras in Chinese history?

• Han Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

What did the Song Dynasty introduce for paying taxes?

• Silk

• Grain

• Standardized coins

• Paper currency

What technological advancements were made during the Tang and Song dynasties?

• The abacus and moveable type

• The crossbow and gunpowder

• All of the above

• Block printing and the compass

What was the role of women in Tang and Song China?

• They were not allowed to marry

• They had equal rights as men

• They were confined to their homes

• They could own land and hold positions of power

What was the impact of Chinese culture on Japan?

• All of the above

• Influence on music and dance

• Influence on art and cooking

• Influence on religion and writing