Ancient China: Dynasties and Cultural Evolution

Which dynasty is often considered a golden age in Chinese history due to its significant expansion and consolidation?

• Han Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

During which dynasty did Buddhism gain prominence, with many temples and monasteries being established?

• Han Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

What major inventions are attributed to the Song Dynasty?

• Gunpowder, compass, and printing

• Silk weaving, papermaking, and porcelain

• Bronze casting, chariots, and silk

• Paper money, fireworks, and tea

Which philosophy became the state ideology during the Han Dynasty and influenced Chinese society for centuries?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Taoism

• Legalism

What was a significant cultural development during the Tang Dynasty?

• Cosmopolitan culture and expansion of trade routes

• Invention of gunpowder and the compass

• Unification of China after fragmentation

• Flourishing of landscape painting and poetry