Unit 5 Review

Unlike the Tang dynasty, the Sui dynasty ended as a result of the emperor’s

• cruel leadership.

• love of a commoner.

• extravagant lifestyle.

• use of mercenaries.

Which advancement most contributed to the development of banking during the Song dynasty?

• the use of copper coins

• the emergence of guilds

• the use of paper money

• the adoption of algebra

How did the Mongols expand their empire under Genghis Khan?

• through the spread of religion

• through the spread of disease

• through increased trade

• through military conquest

One way Tang rulers created a more stable economy was by

• expanding the civil service exam.

• distributing land to the peasants.

• eliminating government corruption.

• paying tributes to nearby empires.

The Mongols likely emancipated the people they conquered as a way to

• destroy morale.

• redistribute wealth.

• incite rebellions.

• encourage loyalty.

Political changes during the Heian period contributed to the emergence of samurai who worked to

• end civil wars.

• collect tax revenues.

• train skilled warriors.

• protect their employers.

Which religion became a state doctrine that contributed to the belief in the divinity of the emperor?

• Zen Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Shinto

Japan’s early economy was largely based on

• trading.

• farming.

• manufacturing.

• fishing.

Which factor contributed to the Japanese belief that they had a destiny apart from continental peoples?

• geographic isolation as an island nation

• proximity to large and active volcanoes

• emergence of a large aristocratic class

• competition for resources between clans

The Korean use of Chinese characters in their writing supports the conclusion that

• Korean culture was largely influenced by neighboring societies.

• Korean religion depended on written communication to spread.

• Korean scholars frequently visited the Chinese royal court.

• Korean government was modeled on a central Chinese system.