Unit 8/9 Review

Which of the following was a significant innovation during the Tang Dynasty?

• The invention of the compass

• The development of gunpowder

• The creation of the printing press

• The construction of the Great Wall

What was a major economic achievement of the Song Dynasty?

• Establishment of the Silk Road

• Introduction of paper money

• Expansion of the Grand Canal

• Development of the abacus

In the Japanese feudal hierarchy, who held the most power?

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

What was the primary role of the samurai in feudal Japan?

• To serve as religious leaders

• To act as merchants

• To protect and serve their lords

• To govern provinces

Which of the following best describes the Kamakura Shogunate?

• A period of peace and cultural development

• A military government led by the shogun

• A time of foreign invasions and conquests

• A dynasty known for its artistic achievements

Which geographic feature significantly influenced the development of feudal Japan?

• The Gobi Desert

• The Himalayan Mountains

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Nile River

What was a key characteristic of East African trade networks before European contact?

• Reliance on overland trade routes

• Dominance by a single empire

• Extensive maritime trade with Asia

• Isolation from other regions

Which city was a major center of trade in East Africa prior to European contact?

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

• Kilwa

• Marrakech

What was one of the main exports from East African coastal trade empires?

• Silk

• Gold

• Spices

• Porcelain

Which of the following was a significant cultural influence on the Swahili Coast?

• Chinese

• Indian

• Persian

• Greek