East Asia P1: China Study Guide

What geographical feature borders China and India?

• Himalayan Mountains

• Gobi Desert

• Plateau of Tibet

• Pacific Ocean

China is _____ of Mongolia on a map. *Hint: cardinal direction

What geographical feature creates a natural border between China and Mongolia?

• Pacific Ocean

• Plateau of Tibet

• Gobi Desert

• South China Sea

How did Wendi unify China? *Select all that apply.

• He created a civil service exam.

• He organized the construction of the Grand Canal.

• He centralized China's government.

• He standardized the currecy.

What contributed to advancements in agriculture in the Song Dynasty? *Pick 2

• Populations increased throughout China.

• The economy became weaker.

• The economy became stronger.

• The Mongols invaded.

What allowed Buddhism to spread so quickly throughout China?

• The Silk Road

• Civil Service Exams

• Monasteries were built

• Social Media

Which philosophy influenced the Song Dynasty the most?

Which achievements are most closely associated with the Tang and Song dynasties?

• spinning wheel and stirrup

• domes and arched bridges

• gunpowder and magnetic compass

• cannon and longbow

Why did Confucius say people should honor and respect their elders?

• Because children should sweep away all memory of their ancestors so they may rest in peace.
• So that their elders will fund their children's education.
• Because filial piety - respect of children for their parents - was critical to the social order.
• Because elders do not need to show the younger members of the family any respect or lead by example.

How could someone qualify to be in the government in China?

• Passing the civil service exam

• Power was passed by dynasties

• Only wealthy people were qualified

• They voted on government officials