TNReady Boot Camp Week 2 Vocabulary - China Vocabulary

The Period of Disunion was a time in Chinese history characterized by:

• political unity and peace

• division and chaos

• economic prosperity

• cultural stagnation

Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that originated in which country?

• India

• China

• Japan

• Thailand

Confucianism is a philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of which ancient Chinese philosopher?

• Laozi

• Sun Tzu

• Confucius

• Mencius

Woodblock Printing is:

• a method of printing text, images or patterns used widely throughout East Asia

• a modern digital printing technique

• a type of sculpture

• a form of painting

Movable Type is:

• a type of printing press

• a type of vehicle

• a type of software

• a type of art

Empress Wu was the only female emperor in the history of China. Who was she?

• A famous poet

• A renowned warrior

• The only female emperor in Chinese history

• A legendary artist

Genghis Khan was a historical figure known for being the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. What was his role?

• Founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire

• A famous Chinese philosopher

• A renowned European explorer

• An ancient Egyptian pharaoh

Kublai Khan was:

• a Mongol emperor and founder of the Yuan dynasty in China

• a famous European explorer

• a legendary samurai warrior

• a renowned philosopher

Zheng He was a famous Chinese explorer and admiral during the early Ming Dynasty. What was he known for?

• Chinese sailor who led 7 voyages around Asia and Africa

• Inventing the compass

• Building the Great Wall of China

• Founding the Ming Dynasty

What is Isolationism?

• A policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.

• A policy of engaging in international alliances and treaties.

• A strategy for economic expansion through global trade.

• A method of cultural exchange and integration.