Tang & Song Technologies Review

Which of these technologies was invented by the Chinese?

• Writing

• Paper

• Ships

• Cotton Clothing

Anything humans develop to make life easier is called:

• electricity

• inventions

• technicalities

• technology

Which of the following is NOT a way woodblock printing contributed to the Golden Age of the Tang and Song dynasties?

• More people could read and receive an education.

• They could print things faster allowing for better communication.

• Printing things allowed them to have greater access to luxury goods.

• They could print books, money, tax records, etc. to improve trade.

Which of these inventions contributed to China's Golden Age by allowing them to develop powerful weapons?

• Gunpowder

• Porcelain

• Rudders for ships

• Magnetic Compass

Which of these inventions allowed the Chinese to sail long distances across the ocean without getting lost thereby improving trade?

• Gunpowder

• Porcelain

• Paper Money

• Magnetic Compass

Which effect did specializing in the production of porcelain have on the demand and cost of porcelain?

• It drove demand down, lowering prices.

• It drove demand up, lowering prices.

• It drove demand down, raising prices.

• It drove demand up, raising prices.

The invention of which of these technologies directly lead to the spread of information and knowledge?

• Magnetic Compass

• Paper

• Gunpowder

• Porcelain

What is the lasting impact of paper money?

• It made trade more difficult.

• It made trade easier.

• It made trade unnecessary.

• It was popularized in rap videos.

What technologies did the Chinese combine to create another technology with a lasting impact?

• Woodblock Printing & Paper

• Rudders & Gunpowder

• Gunpowder & Paper

• Woodblock Printing & Magnetic Compass

Which of these claims best answers the question "How did the technological advancement of the Tang & Song dynasties contribute to China's Golden Age?

• The technologies of the Tang & Song dynasties caused a loss of learning and wealth in China.

• The technologies of the Tang & Song dynasties caused a long period of poverty and war in China.

• The technologies of the Tang & Song dynasties caused a period of wealth, cultural achievement, and learning in China.

• The technologies of the Tang & Song dynasties caused China to become smarter than anyone else on earth for all time.