Silk Road, Mongols, Marco Polo and Chinese Dynasties Quiz

Which of the following best describes the Silk Road?

• A religious pilgrimage

• A series of canals built in China for irrigation.

• A military route used by the Tang dynasty for invasions.

• A chain of trade routes that spread culture, religion, and wealth between the East and the West.

What is the definition of a dynasty?

• A type of government based on democracy

• A group of merchants trading along the Silk Road.

• A series of rulers from the same family or common ancestor.

• A military alliance between neighboring countries.

Which dynasty ruled China for almost 300 years and was known for its strong military, successful diplomatic relationships, time of peace, and economic expansion?

• Han

• Tang

• Qing

• Ming

How did the Silk Road contribute to the relationship between the East and the West?

• It was a route for religious pilgrimages only.

• It was used only for military invasions.

• It isolated the East from the West.

• It helped spread culture, religion, and wealth.

Explain one reason why the Tang dynasty is considered significant in Chinese history.

• It was known for its strong military and successful diplomatic relationships.

• It was the first dynasty to build the Great Wall.

• It was responsible for the invention of paper.

• It was the shortest dynasty in Chinese history.

Using evidence from the definitions, analyze how dynasties might have influenced the development of trade routes like the Silk Road.

• Dynasties only focused on military expansion and ignored trade.

• Dynasties prevented any form of trade and isolated their regions.

• Dynasties provided stability and leadership, which allowed trade routes like the Silk Road to flourish.

• Dynasties were not involved in the development of trade routes.

Which dynasty ruled China after the Tang dynasty from 960-1279 CE and was known for inventions such as gunpowder and the magnetic compass?

• Ming dynasty

• Song dynasty

• Han dynasty

• Yuan dynasty

What is the Merit System as used in ancient China?

• A system of appointing officials based on wealth.

• A system of inheritance where positions are passed from father to son

• A system of hiring government officials based on their abilities, requiring them to pass tests

• A system of hiring officials based on military achievements

Which of the following was NOT an invention attributed to the Song dynasty?

• Gunpowder

• Magnetic compass

• Paper money

• Printing press

Explain how the Merit System contributed to the effectiveness of the Chinese government during the Song dynasty.

• It promoted officials based on military power, leading to frequent wars.

• It allowed only wealthy families to hold government positions, increasing corruption.

• It ensured that officials were selected based on their abilities, leading to a more competent and efficient administration.

• It randomly selected officials, resulting in unpredictable governance.