AP World History: Developments in East Asia from 1200 to 1450

What was the official Chinese State philosophy during the Song Dynasty?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

• Taoism

What was the practice of honoring one's ancestors and parents called in Confucianism?

• Rebirth

• Nirvana

• Filial piety

• Karma

What was the main purpose of the civil service examination in the Song Dynasty?

• To select government officials based on family connections

• To award bureaucratic jobs by merit

• To exclude certain ethnic groups from government positions

• To promote gender equality in bureaucracy

Which East Asian country maintained a tributary relationship with China during the Song Dynasty?

• Japan

• Vietnam

• Korea

• Mongolia

Which branch of Buddhism emphasized that Buddhist teachings were available to all, not just a select few?

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Terra Vada Buddhism

• Tibetan Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

What was the main reason for the widespread commercialization of the Chinese economy during the Song Dynasty?

• To limit economic activities to the local level

• To increase government control over trade

• To reduce reliance on foreign trade

• To produce more goods than needed and sell the excess

What was the significant agricultural innovation introduced to China from the Champa Kingdom in Vietnam?

• Champa rice

• Sorghum

• Barley

• Wheat

What transportation innovation improved navigation on the water and facilitated sea-based trade among various regions?

• Steam engine

• Magnetic compass

• Wheelbarrow

• Pulley system

What was the purpose of expanding the Grand Canal during the Song Dynasty?

• To provide water for agricultural irrigation

• To create a barrier against invasions

• To promote tourism and leisure activities

• To improve transportation and trade among different regions

What was the main impact of the prosperity of the Song economy on the population?

• Increase in population due to improved living conditions and food availability

• Decrease in population due to migration

• Stagnation in population growth due to economic inequality

• Shift in population distribution from urban to rural areas