WorksheetsChina Develops a New Economy
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why did so many northern landowners move to the south during the Song Dynasty?
They wanted a warmer climate
They missed their families
The Mongols were attacking and drove them south
They didn't like where they lived
The Chang Jiang River Valley in Southern China was covered with
Sand
Wetlands
Mountains
Dry Plateaus
Wetlands covering the Chang Jiang valley in the south were ideal for growing...
Millet
Rice
Wheat
Potatoes
What was one major reason for the increase in rice production during the Song Dynasty?
A new variety of rice was introduced
Fewer jobs in the cities meant more people became farmers
Peasants had to spend all their time farming
Less rain during this period meant more rice can be grown
What was so great about the new variety of rice brought to China from Southeast Asia?
It was resistant to drought
It matured in two months instead of five
It didn't require much effort
Both 1 and 2 are correct
Which of these is NOT a method used to grow rice, according to the chapter?
Using a harrow
irrigating land with a chain pump
Doing The Nae Nae while singing Mary Had A Little Lamb
creating flat areas, called, terraces, for farming
Hi! I'm a silkworm. When I'm craving a snack, I sure do want me some...
Mulberry Leaves
Tea
Cotton
Sugar
Why was there such an increase in trade and commerce during the Song and Tang Dynasties?
Tang emperors forced merchants to make more items for trade
wealthy landowners wanted more and more luxury goods
Farmers decided to stop growing rice
Moving your goods by water? You should use a barge, because...
Well, anything is better than a rowboat.
It was nicer to travel along the water
Who wants to deal with all those pesky land animals?
You can travel 45 miles a day instead of only 25
You can thank the Chinese for this invention, which helped sailors to stay on their routes:
compass
sailboats
paddles
Map from Dora the Explorer
What would happen if anyone printed counterfeit (fake) paper money?
Nothing. Anyone could print paper money.
All your copper coins would be taken away
The government might cut off your hands
You get rich
Marco Polo visited China during which period of time?
Han Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Why did the growth of cities increase under the Song Dynasty?
commerce encouraged people to move to cities and towns.
farmers left their farms for the social life in the city
people could have other jobs, such as being a merchant.
all of the above are true
If you were strolling through a 13th century city in China, which of the following would you probably NOT see?
people enjoying theater
food vendors/stands
A canal or river
merchant and traders
a deserted field
What was the purpose of foot binding for women?
It made women's feet more comfortable
The Chinese considered small feet to be beautiful
It was a necessary practice for farm women
For social status
Which of the following is true of China's cities during this period?
China's cities were either really rich or poor
China's cities were much smaller than European cities
China's cities were much larger than European cities
China's cities were poor although they had advanced technology
