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WorksheetsAsian Empires
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which was NOT a result of Japan’s policy of isolation?
a)
Trade increased
b)
Trade with China stopped.
c)
The merchant class grew.
d)
Edo become a large city.
2.
Why did Japan continue trade with a few countries during its isolationist period?
a)
The shoguns wanted to travel abroad.
b)
The shoguns felt the policy was unfair.
c)
The shoguns wanted some contact with the outside world.
d)
The shoguns hoped to conquer those countries.
3.
When did Japan begin its policy of isolation?
a)
when the first Japanese constitution was written.
b)
when the Mongols tried to invade Japan.
c)
when General Hideyoshi united warring groups.
d)
when shogun rulers took control of Japan's international trade.
4.
Which city was the capital of Japan during the rule of the Tokugawa shogun dynasty?
a)
Edo
b)
Kyoto
c)
Osaka
d)
Beijing
5.
What is one difference between samurai and shoguns?
a)
Samurai provided protection; shoguns were military leaders.
b)
Samurai were nobles; shoguns were not.
c)
Shoguns were the most powerful samurai.
d)
Samurai collected taxes that shoguns paid.
6.
What is one difference between samurai and shoguns?
a)
Samurai provided protection; shoguns were military leaders.
b)
Samurai were nobles; shoguns were not.
Samurai were nobles; shoguns were not.
Samurai were nobles; shoguns were not.
c)
Shoguns were the most powerful samurai.
d)
Samurai collected taxes that shoguns paid.
7.
Which is NOT a purpose for Angkor Wat?
a)
reminder of the Khmer culture.
b)
model of the buildings of ancient Greece
c)
tribute to the Hindu god Vishnu
d)
tomb of the Khmer king.
8.
Where was the location of the first Khmer royal city?
a)
Angkor
b)
Jayavarman
c)
Laos
d)
Wat
9.
Which had the greatest influence on the Khmer economy?
a)
Hindu god Vishnu
b)
monsoon rains.
c)
Angkor Wat
d)
irrigation system
10.
What allowed Khmer rulers to act with absolute power?
a)
the constitution of the Khmer kingdom.
b)
religion of Buddhism.
c)
internal conflict during the eight center.
d)
their status as deva-rajas, or god-kings.
11.
Why did the Ming emperor encourage Zheng He’s expeditions?
a)
He wanted people to fear traveling to and around China.
b)
He hoped China would be seen as a wealthy power.
c)
He wanted ships to return with gold, silver, and silk.
d)
He hoped sailors would return with trade maps of the places they visited.
12.
What was the Forbidden City?
a)
emperor's palace during Ming dynasty.
b)
foreigners' nickname for Beijing
c)
expensive voyages of Ibn Battuta.
d)
complex system of canals.
13.
Which was a contribution of the Mongol dynasty?
a)
development of block printing
b)
improvement in water travel
c)
establishment of canal system
d)
improvements in ceramic glazes.
14.
Which of the following contributions was made during the Song dynasty?
a)
playwriting
b)
Great Walll
c)
paper money
d)
use of iron plow
15.
How did Empress Wu Hou change the civil service examination?
a)
She added sections on science and reading.
b)
She eliminated the exam requirement for high-ranking officials.
c)
She strengthened it and made poetry writing part of the test.
d)
She required candidates to take courses in literature and fine arts.
16.
How did Akbar unify the Mogul Empire?
a)
He built the Taj Majal to unify religion in the Empire.
b)
He allowed many Hindus to hold important positions in the government.
c)
He asked Hindus and other non-Muslims to pay a special tax.
d)
He forced Hindus to adopt Islam, leading to rebellion.
17.
What was unusual about Akbar’s tax policy?
a)
Taxes were paid only by farmers and their families.
b)
Only non-Muslims were required to pay taxes.
c)
Nobles were not required to pay taxes.
d)
Taxes applied to every member of the Empire.
18.
How was the Mogul Empire created?
a)
The Gupta dynasty unified India.
b)
Akbar built a capital at Agra.
c)
Babur seized power in parts of northern India.
d)
The central government was reformed and strengthened.
19.
Why is there a variety of cultures in Asia?
a)
Asia has a variety of physical features and climates.
b)
Asia covers about three-fourths of Earth's land.
c)
Parts of continent are covered by snow year-around.
d)
Agriculture is the most important economic activity in Asia.
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