7th Grade Topic 5 Quiz 1-3, 7

What features are associated with the dynasties of the Tang (618–907) and Song (960–1279)?

• Widespread violence
• Prosperity, stable government, and advances in farming
• Constant wars
• Corruption of the government

When the Mongols came to power, they

• Reopened the "Silk Road"
• Stopped trading with the outside world
• Closed the "Silk Road"
• Raised taxes on merchants using the "Silk Road"

Which of the following statements BEST describes Emperor Hongwu’s actions in the 1300s?

• He drove out the Mongols but kept their traditions in place
• He drove out the Mongols and shared power using the "merit system"
• He drove out the Mongols and made himself the absolute ruler of China
• He drove out the Mongols and then stepped down so someone else could rule

Which of the following inventions proved to be of great value to European sailors?

• Tea
• Paper
• Porcelain
• Compass

Which of the following groups had the higher social status under the Yuan dynasty?

• Southern Chinese
• Northern Chinese
• Everyone was equal
• Turks and other Muslims

Marco Polo traveled to China from Italy. What does that suggest about trade routes in Mongol China?

• They were dangerous.
• They were well protected.
• They were open to foreigners.

How did Song rulers try to ensure that government officials were educated and honest?

• The Merit system
• The Honor system
• Hiring those from wealthy families

The philosophy that means "the way" or "flow of nature" is

• Confuniasm
• Shinto
• Daoism
• Buddhism

What lowered the cost of making books during the Song dynasty, increasing literacy? Choose the two that are correct

• Block printing
• Moveable type
• Inventing paper
• Mechanical printing presses

After taking over for Genghis Khan, his grandson Kublai Khan conquered

• Japan
• China
• Vietnam
• India