Chapter 13- China in the Middle Ages

The emperor who oversaw the building of the Grand Canal was named?

• Emperor Yang of Sui

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• Emperor Wu of Han

• Emperor Taizong of Tang

A major network of waterways that connected two major rivers in China?

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Grand Canal

• Silk Road

According to Confucius, what do good governments depend on?

• good governments depend on moral integrity and virtuous leadership.

• economic prosperity and military strength.

• strict laws and harsh punishments.

• technological advancement and innovation.

What reason caused many people to become Buddhist in China during the A.D. 100's?

• To follow family traditions

• To gain political power

• To increase wealth

• To escape suffering and achieve enlightenment

Under the Tang dynasty rulers carried out of many what?

• expansions

• invasions

• reforms

• conquests

Who was the general / emperor who founded the Sui dynasty?

• Emperor Wu of Han

• Emperor Gaozu of Tang

• Emperor Taizong of Tang

• Emperor Wen of Sui

Many Chinese thought that Buddhist monks and nuns weakened respect for family life because they weren't allowed to do what?

• own property

• get married

• eat meat

• participate in politics

She was the only woman in Chinese history to rule an empire on her own?

• Wu Zetian

• Empress Dowager Cixi

• Empress Lü Zhi

• Empress Myeongseong

What major trade route had a major impact on the Chinese economy?

• Suez Canal

• Trans-Siberian Railway

• Pan-American Highway

• Silk Road

List the correct order of the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia countries. Use the countries of China, Japan, and Korea.

• Korea, China, Japan

• China, Japan, Korea

• China, Korea, Japan

• Japan, China, Korea