Tang and Song China

A major accomplishment of the Sui, this helped expand trade.

• The Great Wall of China

• The Grand Canal

• Steam-powered sea travel

Which of these is INCORRECT?

• extended China’s borders north to Manchuria

• extended China’s borders south to Vietnam

• extended China’s borders east to the Aral Sea.

Only woman in China to assume title of emperor

• Wu Zhao

• Wendi

• Empress Lu

A major military defeat that severely weakened the Tang Empire

• The Battle of Saigon

• The Battle of Jupilsan

• The Battle of Talas

Evaluate the role of the Grand Canal in the Song Dynasty's trade expansion. How did it strategically enhance economic activities?

• It was primarily used for military purposes.

• It facilitated the movement of goods between northern and southern China, boosting trade.

• It was rarely used due to its high maintenance costs.

• It only connected small, local markets.

The Tang and Song is known as the

• End of Chinese Civilization

• Dynastic Cycle

• Golden Age of China

• Beginnings of the Mongol Empire

How did the Song Dynasty's focus on maritime trade reflect strategic economic planning? What were the long-term effects on their economy?

• It led to the neglect of land-based trade routes.

• It expanded their economic reach and increased wealth through international trade.

• It was unsuccessful due to piracy.

• It was limited to trade with Japan.

How did the Song Dynasty's emphasis on Confucianism influence its cultural development, particularly in education and civil service?

• It led to the decline of educational institutions.

• It promoted the establishment of schools and the civil service examination system.

• It discouraged the study of Confucian texts.

• It resulted in the abolition of the civil service exams.

Analyze the strategic use of ceramics in the Song Dynasty as a cultural and economic tool. How did it influence international trade?

• Ceramics were only used domestically.

• High-quality ceramics became a major export, enhancing trade relations.

• Ceramics were considered inferior to metalware.

• Ceramics were not valued in international markets.

How did the Song Dynasty's artistic achievements reflect its cultural values and strategic priorities?

• Art was used primarily for propaganda.

• Art focused on nature and humanism, reflecting Confucian and Daoist values.

• Art was limited to religious themes.

• Art was discouraged in favor of military achievements.