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WorksheetsWorld Civ: Middle Ages in Asia
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which is the most valid generalization about the impact of the Crusades?
a)
They strengthened the power of the serfs in Europe
b)
They increased trade between Europe and Asia
c)
They brought European influence to Asia
d)
They promoted the idea of religious freedom
2.
What did the Tang/Song dynasties do that allowed them to DOUBLE the population of China to over 100 million?
a)
Civil service exam system
b)
flourishing arts
c)
conquered Korea
d)
New strain of rice with 2 growing seasons
3.
________ united the Mongols and led them in conquering much of Asia
a)
Wu Zhao
b)
Kublai Khan
c)
Tang Taizong
d)
Genghis Khan
4.
A leader with the title of _____ had the power of military dictator in Japan.
a)
Shogun
b)
Emperor
c)
Samurai
d)
War lord
5.
What is Neo-Confucianism?
a)
Syncretism of Confucianism with some Buddhism
b)
Syncretism of Confucianism with some Doaism
c)
Syncretism of Buddhism and Shintoism
d)
Syncretism of Buddhism and Hinduism
6.
Which Chinese dynasty built the Grand Canal?
a)
Tang
b)
Song
c)
Sui
d)
Ming
7.
Most early Japanese prose was written by...
a)
Women
b)
Men
c)
Young Children
d)
Slaves
8.
How were women influential at the men gain influence with the emperor at the Japanese court?
a)
through their female relatives as concubines of the emperors
b)
through taking over the government with coups
c)
through control of the shoguns
d)
through ninjas and samurai who control the military
9.
Trade along the Silk Roads was facilitated by
a)
the collapse of the Indian Ocean trade network, which increased the importance of land routes.
b)
the emergence of the Swahili civilization, which provided most of the goods in demand.
c)
the emergence of powerful states in Southeast Asia that controlled the trade.
d)
large and powerful states that provided security for merchants and travelers.
10.
What empire is depicted here?
a)
Alexander the Great
b)
Cyrus the Great
c)
Kushan Empire
d)
Pax Mongolica
11.
Why was transportation of goods on the Indian Ocean the most efficient out of the three major routes?
a)
It was the least efficient
b)
The ships could carry every item in bulk
c)
It took the least amount of time
d)
Good were able to be preserved longer
12.
The discovery of these promoted trade in the Indian Ocean basin...
a)
Monsoon Winds
b)
Mansa Musa
c)
Silk Roads
d)
Camels
13.
Which of these was NOT an innovation of China in the middle ages?
a)
Movable type printing
b)
Compass
c)
Woodblock
d)
Gunpowder
14.
What is the traditional religion of Japan?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Shinto
d)
Feudalism
15.
This religion believes people can achieve enlightenment through meditation and the completion of everyday tasks.
a)
Zen Buddhism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Orthodox Christianity
d)
Kami Shintoism
16.
The 3 Kingdoms included all EXCEPT...
a)
Koryo
b)
Koguryo
c)
Paekche
d)
Silla
17.
Kublai Kahn united with the Chinese to create the ________ Dynasty.
a)
Ming
b)
Song
c)
Qin
d)
Yuan
18.
After Genghis' death in 1227 Mongolia was divided into 4 sections called _________.
a)
states
b)
counties
c)
Khans
d)
Khanates
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