East Asia Review

What is the main reason the economy prospered during the Tang Dynasty?

• The construction of the Great Wall of China increased military readiness.

• The revival of the Silk Road increased foreign trade

• The influence of Confucius increased intellectual activities

• The spread of Buddhism increased religious devotion

What helped in the spread of Buddhism around Ancient China?

• Climate Change

• Democracy

• International Wars

• Trade along the Silk Road

Which of these contributed most to an increase in trade during the Tang and Song Dynasties?

• Roads and Canals

• Railroad Tracks

• Steamboats

• Air Travel

Who could become a government official in the Tang Dynasty?

• Anyone who was elected to office

• Anyone who defeated an enemy in battle

• Anyone whose parent held the same position

• Anyone who did well on the civil service examinations

Why did the Tang Dynasty use the examination system to choose its government officials?

• To promote greater cultural diversity

• To ensure the influence of noble familes

• To provide the civil service with qualified leaders

• To measure the effectiveness of the imperial education system

Which of these were first developed in China as a result of the increase in trade during the Tang and Song Dynasties?

• Gold Coins

• Corporations

• Paper Money

• Joint Stock Companies

Which Dynasty did not like Buddhism, because the practiced Confucianism?

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Hurley Dynasty

• Voelker Dynasty

Which geographical feature is located between China and Mongolia?

• Himalayan Mountains

• Amazon Rainforest

• Gobi Desert

• Great Barrier Reef

Which body of water is located between the island of Japan and Asia?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Sea of Japan

• Atlantic Ocean

Name the two major rivers of ancient China.

• Yangtze

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow