Social Studies Fall Benchmark Review

Which factor most contributed to the 405 AD events described in the source?

• invasion of Japan by Mongols during the Yuan Dynasty

• overseas expansion of China

• location of the Yangtze River in China

• diffusion of Chinese culture through the Korean peninsula

Which two statements explain why Japan became a more military society during the 12th century? Pick up to 2 answers.

• 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 a foreign invasion.

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

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

• reorganizing the military and rebuilding the Great Wall

• creating social equality and redistributing lands

• respecting all religions and allowing cultural diversity

• favoring Confucianism and using the civil service exams

What was the outcome of the events described in the source?

• the reopening of a major trade route

• the emergence of a Chinese dynasty

• the establishment of a colony in the Korean Peninsula

• the expansion of local republics

Which phrase describes the correct transfer of trade goods along the Silk Road?

• the transport of rice during Zheng He’s expeditions

• the movement of spices throughout Central Asia

• the exchange of gems during Jacques Cartier’s expeditions

• the spread of glass throughout northern Europe

Which action best explains the difference between the two sources?

• the expansion of China under the Ming Dynasty

• the rise of the Ottomans under Mehmed II

• the unification of the Mongols under Genghis Khan

• the establishment of the Silk Roads trade network

Which two actions are also associated with the Chinese dynasty described in the source?

• Policies were adopted that limited foreign cultural influences.

• Massive campaigns were launched to capture territory.

• The use of civil service exams ended.

• Gunpowder was adapted for military use.

• The imperial Forbidden City was constructed.

Which belief system is associated with these characteristics? - No sacred text - No individual founder - Belief in kami - Native to Japan

• Shintoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

In what way did the Heian Period of Japanese history lead to the eventual creation of a Japanese

nation?

• It funded explorations of North America.

• It led to the creation of a capital city and royal court.

• It adopted European traditions and culture

• It developed a strict policy of isolationism

How did the Germanic invasions of Western Europe impact the Roman Empire?

• They forced the Roman Empire to move much of its power to Constantinople.

• They forced the Roman Empire to adopt Christianity

• They forced the Roman Empire to invade northern Africa

• They forced the Roman Empire to stop trading with Asia and the Middle East