Geographical Features Quiz

Which geographical feature forms a natural barrier between China and India?

• The Gobi Desert

• The Himalayan Mountains

• The Plateau of Tibet

• The Sea of Japan

Which river is known as the longest in China?

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Mekong River

• Ganges River

How did the reunification of China prior to the Tang Dynasty contribute to the spread of Buddhism?

• By leading to the persecution of Buddhists

• By encouraging the construction of monasteries

• By banning all other religions

• By isolating China from its neighbors

Which factor most influenced the spread of Buddhism in China during reunification?

• Trade along the Silk Road

• Confucian support for Buddhism

• Naval exploration

• Isolationist policies

Which achievement of the Tang Dynasty most contributed to the reunification of China?

• The expansion of the civil service examination system

• The conquest of Japan

• The establishment of a feudal system

• The adoption of Christianity

What role did trade play in the growth of the Tang Dynasty?

• It isolated China from neighboring countries.

• It led to the creation of the Silk Road.

• It helped the Tang Dynasty gain wealth and cultural influence.

• It weakened the central government due to competition.

How did Confucianism influence the structure of Chinese government during the Tang Dynasty?

• By emphasizing equality among all social classes

• By encouraging a merit-based bureaucracy

• By supporting a military dictatorship

• By promoting Daoist principles of harmony

Which belief is most closely associated with Daoism?

• The importance of social order

• Harmony with nature

• Loyalty to the emperor

• The need for strict laws

Which agricultural innovation during the Song Dynasty increased food production?

• The introduction of fast-ripening rice

• The invention of the plow

• The use of irrigation canals

• The cultivation of wheat