Historical Influence Quiz

Based on this excerpt, what role did Confucianism play in the culture of the Song Dynasty?

• It promoted isolationism.

• It promoted individualism and selfishness.

• It created systems of taxation on trade.

• It created social rules that made a stable society.

Based on this quote, how did Mehmed II the Conqueror increase Muslim influence?

• He expanded the borders of the Ottoman Empire.

• He enforced isolationist policies within the Ottoman Empire.

• He banned all trade throughout the Ottoman Empire.

• He adopted European customs and laws within the Ottoman Empire.

How is the influence of Chinese culture on Japan reflected in this excerpt?

• A drive to eliminate social classes became part of Japanese culture after being exposed to Hinduism.

• Respect for one’s elders and superiors became part of Japanese culture after being exposed to Confucianism.

• Respect for nature and the pattern of seasons became part of Japanese culture after being exposed to Shintoism.

• A drive to eliminate all suffering became part of Japanese culture after being exposed to Buddhism.

This chart describes a period of Asian history. Which era of Asian history completes this chart?

• Heian period

• Mongol period

• Song Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

Based on this drawing, the Song Dynasty made advancements in which fields? Select two that apply.

• agriculture

• mathematics

• medicine

• technology

• warfare

This chart shows the causes of one event in Chinese history. Which historical event completes this chart?

• development of isolationist policies

• implementation of filial piety

• reconstruction of the Great Wall

• voyages of Zheng He

Why did a military society develop in Japan during the late 12th century?

• The spread of Confucianism increased support for education and social order.

• The adoption of Christianity by the ruling elite increased trade and cultural exchange.

• The breakdown of central government led to the rise of powerful regional lords known as daimyo.

• The influence of Chinese military advisors caused the development of new tactics and strategies for warfare.

This chart shows the impact of several civilizations. Which impact best completes this chart?

• spread Judaism into West Africa

• unified the civilizations of Southwest Asia and West Africa

• created centers of learning and culture in West Africa

• blocked cultural exchanges in West Africa

This chart lists several commodities commonly exchanged on the Trans-Saharan caravan trade during the 1400s. Which commodity best completes this chart?

• porcelain

• salt

• tar

• wool

This chart lists several characteristics of Islam. Which characteristic best completes this chart?

• belief in a pantheon of gods

• belief in reincarnation

• belief in many powerful nature spirits

• belief in one singular god