APWH Unit 1 Vocabulary

Which Chinese dynasty is considered their "golden age" due to many important inventions such as the magnetic compass, navy, and paper money?

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What philosophy adheres to the teachings of Confucius and stresses a moral code of conduct?

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

In Confucian thought, what is the virtue that involves love and respect for one's parents and ancestors?

• Ren

• Li

• Filial Piety

• Yi

What is the term for the Confucian response to Buddhism that combines Confucian and Buddhist beliefs?

• Zen Buddhism

• Neo-Confucianism

• Pure Land Buddhism

• Chan Buddhism

Which branch of Buddhism is considered the oldest and is practiced mainly in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, and Cambodia?

• Theravada Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Tibetan Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

Which branch of Buddhism is known as the "Great Vehicle" and is followed in China, Japan, and Central Asia?

• Theravada Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Tibetan Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

What is Champa Rice known for?

• It is a type of rice that matures quickly and allows two harvests in one growing season.

• It is a type of rice that is grown only in India.

• It is a type of rice that requires a long growing season.

• It is a type of rice that was never introduced to China.

Which two rivers does the Grand Canal link?

• The Yellow and Yangzi Rivers

• The Ganges and Indus Rivers

• The Nile and Amazon Rivers

• The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

What was the primary purpose of the Chinese credit instrument known as 'Flying Money'?

• To provide credit vouchers to merchants to be redeemed at the end of the voyage

• To serve as a form of currency for international trade

• To act as a form of taxation

• To be used exclusively by the Chinese government

Which empire was ruled by sultans in Persia and modern-day Iraq during the 11th and 12th centuries?

• Seljuk Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire