Geography

What did the Sui dynasty build to link northern and southern China?

• Grand Canal

• Great Wall

• Silk Road

• Terracotta Army

Answer explanation

The Sui dynasty built the Grand Canal to link northern and southern China, making it the correct choice.

What religion spread to China under the Tang dynasty?

• Confucianism

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Shintoism

Answer explanation

The correct religion that spread to China under the Tang dynasty was Islam.

Define Bureaucracy

• A system of government where decisions are made by elected representatives

• A form of direct democracy

• A type of monarchy ruled by a single individual

• a system of many government officials who carry out rules and regulations

Answer explanation

Bureaucracy is defined as a system of many government officials who carry out rules and regulations.

How did China become wealthy during the Song and Tang dynasties?

• China experienced a decline in population

• China relied solely on mining precious metals

• Trade along the Silk Road

• China implemented a strict isolationist policy

Answer explanation

Trade along the Silk Road facilitated economic growth and wealth for China during the Song and Tang dynasties by connecting them to lucrative trade routes.

Define Commercial

• Activities related to buying and selling goods and services for charity

• Activities related to buying and selling goods and services for personal use

• Activities related to buying and selling goods and services for educational purposes

• Used for trade or other business

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Used for trade or other business', as commercial activities involve buying and selling goods and services for business purposes.

Who led the mongols, and what did they conquer?

• Attila the Hun; the Roman Empire

• Kublai Khan; the Americas

• Genghis Khan; a vast empire stretching from Asia to Europe

• Alexander the Great; Africa

Answer explanation

Genghis Khan led the Mongols and conquered a vast empire stretching from Asia to Europe.

What were the effects of Genghis Khan's vast empire?

• Spread of diseases and conflicts

• Opened up trade between China and other parts of Asia

• Establishment of democratic institutions

• Decrease in trade and communication

Answer explanation

The effects of Genghis Khan's vast empire included opening up trade between China and other parts of Asia, not the spread of diseases and conflicts, establishment of democratic institutions, or decrease in trade and communication.

What did the Ming dynasty build?

• A capital in Beijing

• Eiffel Tower

• Terracotta Army

• Great Wall of China

Answer explanation

The Ming dynasty built a capital in Beijing, not the Eiffel Tower, Terracotta Army, or Great Wall of China.

What eventually led to the weakening of the Ming dynasty?

• Emperors lost interest in government and focused on living in luxury

• Religious tolerance, cultural advancements, military innovations, and economic prosperity

• Educational reforms, diplomatic victories, infrastructure improvements, and social welfare programs

• Technological advancements, political stability, population growth, and successful trade agreements

Answer explanation

The weakening of the Ming dynasty was eventually caused by emperors losing interest in government and focusing on living in luxury.

Who founded the Qing dynasty, and what had they conquered by the late 1700's

• The Manchus conquered western China, Taiwan, and Mongolia

• The Aztecs conquered Europe.

• The Mongols conquered Japan.

• The Vikings conquered Africa.

Answer explanation

The Manchus founded the Qing dynasty and conquered western China, Taiwan, and Mongolia by the late 1700's.