Advances Under Tang and Song

What was the main focus of the Chinese government during the Tang and Song dynasties?

• Military expansion

• Economic development

• Artistic achievements

• Religious reforms

What was the purpose of the civil service state exams in ancient China?

• To select government officials

• To conduct religious ceremonies

• To train soldiers

• To promote trade

What technological advancement allowed the Chinese to print entire pages at once?

• Movable type

• Porcelain

• Wood-block printing

• Paper money

What was the historic influence of the Chinese invention of gunpowder?

• It revolutionized transportation

• It improved agricultural practices

• It led to the creation of fireworks and later changed warfare by making deadly weapons possible

• It enhanced communication systems

What was the primary purpose of the Chinese invention of paper money?

• To promote international trade

• To reduce the weight of coins

• To standardize government salaries

• To fund artistic endeavors

What was the impact of the new type of rice introduced in China around A.D. 1000?

• It led to a shortage of food supply

• It caused a decrease in population

• It allowed for multiple crops per year

• It led to a decline in agricultural productivity

Which of the following inventions had the greatest impact on trade ?

• paper money

• printing press

• wood block printing

• tea

This was used as medicine and widely traded

• magnetic compass

• gunpowder

• tea

• paper

What was the primary reason for the growth of trade in ancient China?

• Decline in agricultural production

• Improved transportation system

• Expansion of the military

• Religious pilgrimage routes

What was the main influence of Chinese porcelain on the world?

• It revolutionized warfare

• It became a valuable export

• It led to the development of new art forms

• It improved agricultural practices