1.1 AP World History: Developments in East Asia (1200-1450)

What philosophy was revived during the Song Dynasty that emphasized a hierarchical society?

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

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

• Rejection of old Confucian values

• Integration of Buddhist and Taoist ideas

• Focus on military ethics

• Elimination of hierarchical structures

What practice during the Song Dynasty symbolized the subordination of women?

• Women's suffrage

• Female education

• Foot binding

• Matriarchal leadership

How did the Song Dynasty ensure the implementation of the emperor's will across China?

• Through military enforcement

• Through religious leaders

• By local governance

• Using an imperial bureaucracy

Which neighboring country adopted many aspects of Chinese culture due to its tributary relationship with China?

• India

• Korea

• Mongolia

• Thailand

What role did the civil service examinations play in the Song Dynasty?

• They ensured jobs were awarded by merit

• They restricted job opportunities to the elite

• They were a formality without real impact

• They were used to suppress opposition

Which form of Buddhism emphasizes that its teachings are available to all, not just monks?

• Zen Buddhism

• Vajrayana Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Theravada Buddhism

How did the Song Dynasty's approach to Buddhism differ from earlier dynasties?

• They enforced Buddhist teachings as law

• They created a distinct version known as Chan Buddhism

• They completely rejected Buddhism

• They limited Buddhism to foreign territories

What agricultural innovation significantly boosted the Song Dynasty's food production?

• Champa rice

• Corn farming

• Wheat cultivation

• Terrace farming

Which innovation in the Song Dynasty facilitated increased trade and economic prosperity?

• Expansion of the Grand Canal

• Development of gunpowder

• Introduction of the printing press

• The invention of the compass