WSC YR25 T5 If At First You Fall

What was one major factor in the decline of the Assyrian Empire?

• Internal revolts and weakening leadership
• Invasion by the Greeks
• Over-expansion of territory
• Natural disasters

What was one key reason for the decline of the Song Dynasty?

• Military defeats and invasions
• Overpopulation
• Religious uprisings
• Economic collapse

What marked the Song Dynasty's comeback to power?

• The rise of strong leaders and military reform
• A peace treaty with the Mongols
• The spread of new technologies
• Trade agreements with neighboring states

What helped the Byzantine Empire make a brief comeback in power?

• Military and strategic reforms under the Macedonian dynasty
• A strong alliance with the Ottoman Empire
• The spread of Christianity
• Successful trade agreements with the West

What was one of the main reasons for the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

• Constant military conflicts and invasions
• Economic growth
• Expansion of territory
• Peaceful relations with neighboring empires

What was the political state of Japan before the Meiji Restoration?

• Feudal system with a shogun in power
• A democratic monarchy
• Centralized government led by an emperor
• A republic with elected officials

What significant event marked the beginning of the Meiji Restoration?

• The fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate
• The signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa
• The death of Emperor Meiji
• The defeat of Japan in the Sino-Japanese War

How did Japan's government change during the Meiji Restoration?

• It transitioned from a feudal system to a centralized imperial government
• It became a military dictatorship
• The emperor lost all power to the shogun
• It adopted a republican form of government

What was one major change in Japan after the Meiji Restoration?

• Rapid industrialization and modernization
• The country became isolationist again
• The emperor abdicated in favor of the shogun
• Japan adopted a policy of military neutrality

What does the Notre Dame Cathedral represent?

• A symbol of French Gothic architecture and Catholicism
• A landmark of the Renaissance period
• A modern architectural achievement
• A tribute to the French Revolution