Topic 4: Medieval Asia

Which river did the Grand Canal connect to the Chang Jiang (Yangtze River) during the Sui Dynasty?

• Mekong River

• Huang He (Yellow River)

• Pearl River

• Ganges River

What was one of the main purposes of the Grand Canal Project during the Sui Dynasty?

• To build a new capital city

• To facilitate north-south trade

• To create a new military base

• To establish a new religious center

What was introduced during the Sui Dynasty to select qualified officials based on merit?

• Military training program

• Civil Service Examination

• Religious test

• Artistic competition

What led to the downfall of the Sui Dynasty?

• Successful military campaigns

• High taxes and forced labor

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural achievements

During which dynasty did Chinese literature, poetry, and art flourish, marking a Golden Age of Chinese culture?

• Han Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What was a key feature of the expanded civil service during the Tang Dynasty?

• Focus on military skills

• Development based on Confucian principles

• Emphasis on religious knowledge

• Training in foreign languages

What agricultural advancement during the Song Dynasty supported population growth and urbanization?

• Introduction of corn

• Fast-ripening rice

• Use of fertilizers

• Crop rotation

What was one of the first uses of paper currency in Song China?

• To pay soldiers

• To ease trade and commerce

• To collect taxes

• To fund public works

Which innovation during the Song Dynasty facilitated the spread of knowledge and literacy?

• The compass

• Movable type printing

• Gunpowder

• The abacus

What was a major challenge faced by the Song Dynasty from the north?

• Invasion by the Mongols

• Threats from the Jurchen tribes

• Attacks by the Huns

• Raids by the Vikings