East Asian Civilizations

Which empire is shown as existing in China during the period 500 - 1650 on the map?

• Roman Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Chinese Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What did the Tang Dynasty do to the states of Korea, Vietnam, and Tibet?

• Granted them complete independence

• Forced them to become tributary states

• Annexed them into the Tang Dynasty

• Ignored them completely

What was one of the ways the Tang Dynasty encouraged economic development?

• By building canals

• By banning trade with other countries

• By increasing taxes on peasants

• By outlawing the use of currency

Which social classes formed the stable society of the Tang and Song Dynasty?

• Gentry, Peasants, and Merchants

• Soldiers, Scholars, and Artisans

• Nobles, Slaves, and Clergy

• Kings, Knights, and Serfs

What are the themes consistent in the art of both the Tang and Song dynasties?

• War and conflict

• Balance and harmony

• Love and betrayal

• Nature and wilderness

What does the art of the Tang and Song dynasties reflect?

• Taoist principles of simplicity

• Buddhist thinking and Confucian ideals of order

• Christian motifs of salvation

• Islamic geometric patterns

After the conquest of China, how did the Mongols rule?

• With strict and oppressive policies

• With a light hand as long as tribute was paid

• By completely assimilating into Chinese culture

• Through constant warfare with local populations

What was the result of the Pax Mongolica created by the sons and grandsons of Genghis Khan?

• The Silk Road was closed off to trade

• The Mongol Empire began to decline rapidly

• Trade expanded and different cultures mixed with Mongolian and Chinese cultures

• The Mongols lost control over their territories

What significant event took place in 1271 concerning Marco Polo?

• Marco Polo was born

• Marco Polo left Venice to travel to the Asian kingdoms

• Marco Polo became the leader of Venice

• Marco Polo ended his travels and returned to Venice

Who was the ruler of the court where Marco Polo's travels and stories were well regarded?

• Genghis Khan

• Kubla Khan

• Tamerlane

• Ming Emperor