Quiz on Civilizations of East Asia

Which dynasty ruled China after the Han Dynasty?

• Ming Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

What was the main focus of the civil service exam under the Tang Dynasty?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Who was the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty?

• Kublai Khan

• Li Yuan

• Zhao Kuangyin

• Li Shimin

Which of the following was NOT a tributary state under the Tang Dynasty?

• Japan

• Korea

• Tibet

• Vietnam

What led to the decline of the Tang Dynasty?

• Economic prosperity

• Corruption and rebellion

• Natural disasters

• Mongol invasions

Who founded the Song Dynasty?

• Li Yuan

• Genghis Khan

• Empress Wu Zhao

• Zhao Kuangyin

Which invention is NOT attributed to the Tang and Song Dynasties?

• Porcelain

• Compass

• Steam engine

• Gunpowder

What was the most respected form of literature during the Tang Dynasty?

• Essays

• Short stories

• Poetry

• Novels

Who was the greatest Tang poet known for writing 2,000 poems?

• Li Qingzhao

• Du Fu

• Li Bo

• Zheng He

What was the main crop in Japan due to its geography?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Barley

• Corn