Ch 5 China Entry Test

What accomplishments occurred during the Sui dynasty? Select ALL that apply. 3

• Great Wall repaired

• Buddha monument carved

• Changan rebuilt

• Grand Canal built

What difficulties were faced by the Song dynasty? Select ALL that apply. 2

• The empire was too large to protect.

• The Grand Canal flooded.

• Nomads invaded from the north.

• Peasants overthrew the emperor.

What led to the popularity of Buddhism in China?

• Tang rulers embraced the religion.

• People wanted to escape suffering.

• People hoped to become wealthy.

• Confucius encouraged the religion.

Why did some Chinese people oppose Buddhism? Select 2

• Some believed it wanted to take control of government.

• Some believed it was an enemy of Confucian traditions.

• Some believed it taught that people should not give to charity.

• Some believed its monasteries and temples were too wealthy.

What was true of the civil service examinations during the Tang and Song dynasties?

• Women were allowed to take the exams.

• The exams favored the rich.

• Preparing for the tests was simple.

• Most people passed the exams.

Which statements describe Neo-Confucianism? Select ALL that apply. 2

• A. It was a blending of Confucian, Buddhist and Daoist beliefs.

• B. Followers were expected to be active in society and to help others.

• C. It was created to stop the influence of Christianity in China.

• D. Tang and Song rulers believed it would weaken the government.

What invention radically changed Chinese agriculture during the Song dynasty?

• A. the blast furnace

• B. the steel plow

• C. the mechanical reaper

• D. the vertical windmill

What led to the population increase in China during the Tang and Song dynasties?

• A. Immigration increased.

• B. The government provided healthcare.

• C. Food became more abundant.

• D. Scientists discovered cures for many diseases.

What inventions or discoveries were made during the Tang and Song dynasties? Select ALL that apply. 3

• A. gunpowder

• B. paper

• C. steel

• D. woodblock printing

What enabled Chinese traders to travel far distances? Select ALL that apply. 2

• A. coal furnaces

• B. steam engines

• C. magnetic compasses

• D. rudders and sails