Heimler Unit 1.1 Quiz

Which dynasty was in power in China around the year 1200?

• Han Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

What philosophy became the official state philosophy of China during the Han Dynasty?

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

What was a key idea in Confucianism emphasized by Chinese rulers?

• The Four Noble Truths

• Filial piety

• The Mandate of Heaven

• The Eightfold Path

What was the new implementation of Confucianism during the Song Dynasty called?

• Neo-Confucianism

• Post-Confucianism

• Modern Confucianism

• Classical Confucianism

Which of the following was NOT influenced by Chinese culture during the Song Dynasty?

• Thailand

• Japan

• Korea

• Vietnam

What was the practice of foot binding an example of?

• Female empowerment

• Economic prosperity

• Agricultural innovation

• Female subordination

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

• To promote religious leaders

• To identify potential Confucian scholars

• To staff the imperial bureaucracy with qualified individuals

• To select military leaders

What innovation in agriculture significantly increased China's agricultural output?

• The plow

• Champa rice

• Irrigation systems

• Crop rotation

Which of the following was a key factor in the prosperity of the Song economy?

• The use of paper money

• The discovery of new lands

• The invention of gunpowder

• The establishment of a new religion

What was the main difference between Mahayana Buddhism and Theravada Buddhism?

• Mahayana Buddhism emphasized compassion and was available to all

• Theravada Buddhism was based on the teachings of the Dao

• Mahayana Buddhism rejected the idea of rebirth

• Theravada Buddhism was practiced exclusively by the elite