7.1-7.14 Q1 test 2

Which of these rivers is the longest and most important in China, flowing from the Tibetan Plateau to the East China Sea?

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Pearl River

• Mekong River

Who was the founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire, who united the nomadic tribes of Mongolia and conquered much of Eurasia?

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Timur

• Attila

Study the list and answer the following question. - Observant of nature - Native to Japan - Worship of spirits known as kami

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

Which of the following was NOT a technological development during the Song Dynasty?

• gunpowder

• steel

• horse stirrups

• porcelain

Which two statements explain why Japan became more of a military society during the 12th century?

• The feudal society collapsed due to civil war.

• The samurai united to revolt against the government.

• The shogun gained more authority than the emperor.

• The emperor was overthrown as a result of invasion.

• The warrior class developed a code of conduct that emphasized loyalty.

Which of these projects was part of Justinian I’s ambitious building program in Constantinople and other cities?

• The Hagia Sophia

• The Hippodrome

• The Theodosian Walls

• The Valens Aqueduct

Which of these landmarks is a symbol of China’s ancient civilization, stretching for more than 21,000 kilometers along the northern border of the country?

• The Forbidden City

• The Terracotta Army

• The Great Wall of China

• The Temple of Heaven

Which actions contributed to Kublai Khan’s control of the Yuan Empire?

• Reorganizing the military and rebuilding the Great Wall of China

• Creating social equality and redistributing lands

• Respecting all religions and allowing cultural diversity

• Favoring Confucianism and using civil service exams

Read the source and answer the following question. The Forbidden City in Beijing, with its landscaped gardens and many buildings (whose nearly 10,000 rooms contain furniture and works of art), constitutes a priceless testimony to Chinese civilization. The Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing known as the Forbidden City was constructed between 1406 and 1420 by the Ming emperor Zhu Di and witnessed the enthronement [crowning] of 14 Ming and 10 Qing emperors over the following 505 years. Which statement analyzes the significance of the structure described in this source?

• The Forbidden City used new architectural styles.

• The Forbidden City was where democracy was established.

• The Forbidden City protected the country from invasion.

• The Forbidden City was the center of government.

What was the name of the code of honor that governed the conduct and ethics of the samurai, as it stressed loyalty, courage, and self-sacrifice?

• Bushido

• Shido

• Budo

• Kendo