1.1 APWHM: Developments in East Asia (1200-1450)

Which dynasty is known for having a significant impact on East Asia between 1200 and 1450?

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

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

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

What was a key feature of Neo-Confucianism during the Song Dynasty?

• Rejection of all previous Chinese philosophies

• Integration of Buddhist and Daoist ideas

• Elimination of civil service exams

• Focus solely on military ethics

What was a significant practice related to women during the Song Dynasty?

• Equal rights for men and women

• Women in combat roles

• Women leading as emperors

• Foot binding

How did Song rulers ensure their bureaucracy was effective?

• By requiring a civil service examination

• By appointing family members

• Through hereditary positions

• By limiting the size of the bureaucracy

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

• To select royal advisors

• To staff the imperial bureaucracy with qualified individuals

• To identify skilled artisans

• To recruit military officers

Which crop introduced during the Song Dynasty had a significant impact on agriculture?

• Champa rice

• Corn

• Wheat

• Soybeans

Which neighboring country was influenced by Song China but never adopted foot binding?

• Vietnam

• Japan

• Mongolia

• Korea

Which innovation was NOT a contribution of the Song Dynasty to the world?

• The internet

• Gunpowder

• The compass

• Paper money

How did the Song Dynasty's economy benefit from agricultural innovations?

• By decreasing the population

• By doubling agricultural output

• By focusing solely on rice cultivation

• By importing more food