1.1 Developments in East Asia

What is the significance of the Song Dynasty in Chinese history?

• It marked the beginning of the Silk Road.

• It was known for its maritime explorations.

• It developed a strong imperial bureaucracy.

• It was the last dynasty before the Mongol invasion.

What was the primary purpose of the Grand Canal in China?

• To connect China with Europe.

• To facilitate trade and transportation within China.

• To serve as a defensive barrier.

• To promote tourism.

What is the tributary system in the context of Chinese history?

• A system of roads connecting major cities.

• A network of rivers used for trade.

• A diplomatic and trade network with neighboring states.

• A method of collecting taxes from farmers.

Who were the scholar gentry in Chinese society?

• Military leaders.

• Educated bureaucrats and landowners.

• Peasant farmers.

• Foreign traders.

What does filial piety refer to in Confucianism?

• Loyalty to one's country.

• Respect and duty towards one's parents and ancestors.

• Devotion to religious practices.

• Commitment to education.

How did the Song Dynasty utilize Confucianism to maintain control?

• By promoting military expansion.

• By integrating Confucian principles into government.

• By encouraging religious diversity.

• By isolating China from foreign influences.

What were two major developments that allowed Song China to trade by sea?

• The invention of the compass and advanced shipbuilding techniques.

• The construction of the Great Wall and the Grand Canal.

• The development of paper money and gunpowder.

• The establishment of Confucian academies and Buddhist temples.

How did innovations in agriculture impact population growth and economic success in Song China?

• They decreased food production.

• They led to population decline.

• They increased food production and economic success.

• They had no impact on the economy.

What does commercialization mean for an economy?

• Decrease in trade activities.

• Increase in agricultural activities.

• Expansion of trade and market activities.

• Reduction in industrial output.

How did the Tributary System support Song China?

• It isolated Song China from other countries.

• It provided economic and political power.

• It led to the decline of Song China.

• It was only a cultural exchange system.