Unit One: The Global Tapestry

What is the primary focus of Unit One: The Global Tapestry in the context of the time period 1200 to 1450?

• The decline of empires

• State building and its continuity and innovation across the world

• The exploration of new continents

• The economic systems of Europe

How did the Song Dynasty in China justify and maintain its rule?

• Through military conquest

• By economic reforms

• Through Confucianism and an imperial bureaucracy

• By democratic governance

Which aspect continued to shape the society and economy of the Song Dynasty during this period?

• Legalism

• Buddhism

• Capitalism

• Monotheism

What was one of the key features of society during the Song Dynasty that contributed to a peaceful society according to the text?

• Military expansion

• Hierarchical understanding of reality where everyone has their place

• Frequent conflicts

• Lack of a structured government

What did the reintroduction and expansion of the Civil Service examination during the Song Dynasty help achieve?

• It decreased the power of the emperor

• It led to frequent wars

• It helped bring order and stability and created a meritocracy for bureaucratic jobs

• It abolished the hierarchical structure of society

According to the text, what was the basis for securing bureaucratic positions in the Song Dynasty?

• Family connections

• Wealth

• Merit

• Age

What was a key factor in the state building of Song China?

• The decline of Buddhism

• The expansion of the imperial bureaucracy

• The reduction of trade

• The isolation from foreign influences

How did Buddhism influence Song China?

• It was rejected upon its introduction

• It remained unchanged from its original Indian form

• It was combined with Daoism to form Chan Buddhism

• It led to the weakening of the state

What contributed to the flourishing of the Song economy?

• The suppression of innovations

• The lack of agricultural development

• Innovations such as Champa rice

• Decreased trade activities

Where did Champa rice originate from?

• China

• India

• Vietnam

• Japan