East Asia 1200 - 1450

What is filial piety in East Asian cultural traditions?

• The practice of ancestor worship

• The respect and devotion children show to their parents and elders

• The belief in reincarnation

• The practice of meditation

Which of the following philosophies had a significant influence on East Asia, particularly through its emphasis on ethics and proper behavior?

• Daoism

• Neo-Confucianism

• Legalism

• Shinto

How did Confucian traditions affect the role of women in East Asian societies?

• Women were encouraged to become scholars and leaders

• Women were expected to show respect and deference to men

• Women were given equal rights as men

• Women were allowed to participate in government

Which Chinese cultural tradition spread to Heian Japan and Korea, influencing their literary and scholarly practices?

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

Which branch of Buddhism is known for its focus on the monastic community and the earliest teachings of the Buddha?

• Theravada

• Mahayana

• Tibetan

• Zen

What was a significant effect of the increased productive capacity in Song China?

• Decline in trade networks

• Increased commercialization of the economy

• Decrease in artisanal labor

• Reduction in agricultural output

Which technological innovation in agriculture significantly contributed to the economic prosperity of Song China?

• The invention of the compass

• The development of paper money

• The introduction of Champa rice

• The creation of gunpowder

How did Buddhism shape societies in Asia over time?

• By promoting the worship of multiple gods

• By introducing a variety of branches, schools, and practices

• By encouraging the rejection of all material possessions

• By focusing solely on meditation practices

Which branch of Buddhism is known for its emphasis on compassion and the bodhisattva path?

• Theravada

• Mahayana

• Tibetan

• Zen

What was one of the main reasons for the flourishing economy of Song China?

• Isolation from other countries

• Dependence on slave labor

• Expanding trade networks

• Focus on military conquest