East Asia

How did China's geography impact its development?

• they could trade easily with other places

• they were opened up to invasions other nations

• they were isolated and had natural barriers

• they had predictable flooding

What was the effect of the Grand Canal on China?

• more trading

• more uprisings

• development of towns

• all of the above

How did the Sui Dynasty pave the way for the Tang and Song dynasties?

• they started the rule of dictators

• they allowed for more trade and new towns to be created

• they created a new religion for them to follow

• they created a strong and powerful military

Why were the Tang and Song dynasties a LIKELY place for a golden age to occur?

• they were unified under a strong central government

• they had very few advancements and culture

• they had a lot of fighting and violence

• their government was corrupt

What was NOT an achievement of the Tang and Song dynasties?

• gunpowder

• porcelain

• coffee

• printing

How did the Tang and Song dynasties impact Korea and Japan?

• they traded culture, technology, and religion

• they had conflict and fought with each other

• they became even more isolated and less advanced

• they allowed them to dominate economically

How was art and culture valued in the Tang and Song Dynasties?

• Art and culture were neglected and discouraged by the ruling class
• Art and culture were only valued by the common people

• Advancements in art and culture were limited due to lack of resources and support
• Art and culture were highly valued especially poetry and philosophy

Why was the tradition of foot binding significant?

• It represented beauty, social status, and eligibility for marriage

• It enhanced physical agility

• It promoted gender equality

• It was significant for medical reasons

What kind of geography was the Mongol Empire built on?

• Steppe geography
• Desert geography
• Mountainous geography
• Tropical geography

What happened to Genghis Khan that made him so revengeful and brutal?

• He was betrayed by his closest advisor

• He lost a significant battle against a rival kingdom

• He was cursed by a shaman

• His father was killed by a rival tribe