Chinese Dynasties Quiz

Why is the Sui Dynasty considered important in Chinese history?

• It was the last dynasty in Chinese history.

• It succeeded in unifying China for the first time in hundreds of years.

• It introduced gunpowder to China.

• It was responsible for a brief period of disorder in the 900s.

What did the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties accomplish together?

• They invented block printing and gunpowder.

• They restored peace to China in between periods of chaos and disorder.

• They established the merit-based system of civil service.

• They were the three dynasties that followed the Han dynasty.

How was China described after the fall of the Han Dynasty in 220 A.D.?

• Prosperous and stable

• In a state of order and peace

• Suffering from disorder and civil war

• United under a strong leadership

What was the Sui Dynasty's major accomplishment that helped unify China?

• Building the Great Wall

• Establishing the Silk Road

• Completing the Grand Canal

• Creating a new currency system

What improvements did the Sui Dynasty make to Chinese society?

• Low taxes and minimal government control

• The construction of the Grand Canal and improved transportation

• The reduction of the empire's territory

• The decrease in the emperor's power

What were the "BAD" (RED) aspects that led to the end of the Sui Dynasty?

• The emperor's leniency and lack of military action

• The reduction of forced labor and lower taxes

• Forced labor for the Grand Canal, high taxes, and the emperor's luxurious lifestyle

• The expansion of the empire's borders and alliances with neighboring states

What was the length of the Grand Canal built during the Sui Dynasty?

• Approximately 500 kilometers

• Approximately 1,000 kilometers

• Approximately 1,500 kilometers

• Approximately 2,000 kilometers

What geographical barriers appear to limit the spread of the Sui Dynasty?

• Yellow River

• The Himalaya Mountains

• The South China Sea / Pacific Ocean

• Gobi Desert

• Taklimakan Desert

Based on the map, which people(s) would MOST likely be heavily influenced by Chinese culture?

• Tibetans

• Japanese

• Koreans

• Indians

• Mongolians

Why would it be important to begin their dynasty by instituting reforms?