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 and their economic impacts

• The emphasis on state building across the world

• The exploration and colonization by European powers

• The technological advancements in agriculture

How did the Song dynasty in China justify and maintain its rule during the period 1200 to 1450?

• Through military conquest and expansion

• By promoting trade and commerce

• Through Confucianism and an imperial bureaucracy

• By adopting Western cultural practices

Which of the following continued to shape Chinese society during the Song dynasty's rule?

• Christianity and democratic governance

• Confucianism and Buddhism

• Islam and centralized economic policies

• Hinduism and decentralized governance

What was one of the primary purposes of reintroducing the Civil Service examination during the Song Dynasty?

• To limit the power of the emperor

• To bring order and stability by meritocracy

• To increase foreign influence

• To promote military dominance

What concept underlies the hierarchical understanding of society promoted during the Song Dynasty?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

How did the Song Dynasty view the role of individuals in society according to Confucianism?

• Everyone should compete for resources

• Each person has a designated place and should obey others

• Individuals should strive for personal wealth

• Social status should be based on age only

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

• The decline of Buddhism

• The expansion of imperial bureaucracy

• The reduction of trade

• The isolation from foreign influences

How did Buddhism influence Song China?

• It was rejected completely

• It was mixed with Daoism to form Chan Buddhism

• It led to the weakening of the state

• It remained unchanged from its Indian origins

Which philosophy was syncretized with Buddhism to form Chan Buddhism in Song China?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Mohism

What contributed to the flourishing of the Song economy?

• Military conquests

• Technological stagnation

• Innovations such as Champa rice

• Decrease in population