Unit 5 Medieval China Pre-Test

Which of the following statements about China's Geography is FALSE?

• Bordered by large mountains (the Himalayas) to the west

• Bordered by a large ocean (the Pacific) to the east

• Two large rivers cross the country west to east

• A large desert in the center divides the country in two

TRUE/FALSE: Unlike Rome, China actually had many female rulers throughout its long history

• True

• False

When historians refer to the Tang Dynasty, what do they mean?

• They are talking about Tangism, a religious revolution in China

• They are talking about when the Tang family ruled China

• They are talking about an important trade network in China

• They are talking about the southern part of China know as Tangland

What advice would a Confucian scholar give to a ruler?

• Lead by example and rely on the social order

• Have strict laws and harsh punishments

• Go with the flow and don't try to control the people

• Let the people vote for their leaders

What is a bureaucracy?

• A gov where officials are elected

• A gov where officials take a test to earn their jobs

• A gov where many officials are divided up into different departments

• A gov where power is passed down from one generation to the next

What advice would a Legalist scholar give to a ruler?

• Focus on the economy and make sure the country is rich

• When in trouble, seek inspiration from nature

• Treat your people the way you want to be treated

• Use great rewards and harsh punishments to make people follow the law

Which of the following statements about society in ancient China is FALSE?

• Elderly people of both genders were highly respected

• People did not live in large cities

• Merchants were often looked down on

• Very male-dominated

Praying to and leaving offerings for one's dead relatives is know as ______.

• Ancestor Worship

• Filial Piety

• Confucianism

• The Mandate of Heaven

What invention led to an increase in the number of books and literacy throughout medieval China?

• The compass

• Woodblock Printing

• Acupuncture

• Porcelain

Which of the following would one NOT FIND in an medieval Chinese city?

• An organized grid of streets

• A large population (sometimes over 1 million people)

• Large public bath houses

• Impressive multi-story buildings with tile roofs and painted pillars