Post Classical Civilizations Unit Test Review

What was the major trade route from China to Europe and Africa called?

• Silk Road
• Porcelain Path
• Riches Route

What was the impact of Japan's location near Korea and China?

• Korea introduced Chinese writing, Confucianism & Buddhism to Japan

• Japan introduced architecture to Korea

• China introduced Hinduism to Japan

• Korea introduced the Chinese civil service exams to Japan

Based on this timeline, which claim can best be supported from the information presented?

• (1) By 1500, the Chinese were importing Western technology.

• (2) Isolationism prevented the Chinese from developing new inventions.

• (3) The Chinese successfully protected their inventions from Western spies.

• (4) Prior to 1500, Chinese technology surpassed that of the West.

Which conclusion about the Grand Canal system in China can be drawn from the information shown on this map?

• (1) Coastal ports dominated the canal system.

• (2) Troops could easily be moved west of Luoyang on the canals.

• (3) Grain could be shipped between Hangzhou and Beijing by the canal.

• (4) The canal system prevented invaders from conquering the dynasties.

3. The code of bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to...

• 1. belief in reincarnation and karma of Hindus

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• 2. practice of chivalry by European knights

• 3. teachings of Judaism

• 4. theory of natural rights of the Enlighten

9. What was the effect of the extensive Mongol Empire on the people who lived in Europe and Asia in the 1200s?

• 1. development of a common language

• 2. adoption of Confucian ideas and practices

• 3. expansion of Japanese cultural traditions

• 4. significant increases in trade and travel

Base your answer to the following question on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies. Which group of people ruled much of Asia during the period shown on this map?

• Mongol

• Indian

• Japanese

• European

Which civilization first developed a civil service system, invented gunpowder, and manufactured porcelain?

• Aztec

• Chinese

• Japanese

• Roman

Based on the information in the chart, what is a valid conclusion about Chinese society during the Tang and Song dynasties?

• Most peasants in China were literate.

• The majority of Chinese people were merchants.

• Some people living in China had opportunities for social mobility.

• The social status of most Chinese people was determined by religious practices.

Which statement about the Mongols is supported by the information in the map?

• The Yuan dynasty kept China isolated from outside influence.

• Most of the Chinese people lived in the river valleys.

• Kublai Khan and Genghis Khan extended Mongol influence to other parts of Asia.

• The city of Samarkand was part of the Yuan Empire.