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WorksheetsEast Asia Review
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 25mins
To become a scholar official
students had to know Buddhism.
students had to be from noble families.
students had to make inventions.
students had to pass a difficult test.
A Golden Age is
rise of cities.
when a society conquers others.
an age of invention.
when a civilization is at its highest in culture.
What invention helped sailors navigate on their travels?
(a)
What is the delicate ceramic used to make dishes, cups, and other items that the Chinese controlled the trade and knowledge of called?
(a)
What did the Chinese use to make fireworks and eventually weapons?
(a)
The structure in this picture served as
a Daoist temple.
protection from China's northern enemies.
a palace for the Emperor.
center for philosophical learning.
What trade route stretched from China to the Mediterranean Sea?
(a)
Which Dynasty had the only female Empress?
(a)
What invention helped to make printing faster?
compass
woodblock printing
paper money
Gutenberg Bible
Why was movable type invented during the Song Dynasty?
to make printing faster
to make printing slower
to make secret messages
to increase art awareness
What was the name of Genghis Khan's grandson who conquered China and ruled the largest empire in world history?
Kublai Khan
Genghis Khan, Jr.
Molakai Khan
Jakarta Khan
What dynasty did the Yuan replace?
(a)
What religions were allowed under Mongol rule?
only Christianity
Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and others
only Buddhism
only Islam
Who was the famous European who visited China during the Yuan Dynasty?
Marco Polo
Vasco da Gama
Christopher Columbus
King Richard I
Yuan, Tang, Song, Ming
Ming, Tang, Song, Yuan
Song, Tang, Yuan, Ming
Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming
Which dynasty was led by the Mongols
(a)
Which dynasty did Kublai Khan start?
Tang
Ming
Yuan
Song
How did the Tang and Song dynasties make their government strong?
They gave positions to family members.
They gave positions to the most qualified.
They gave positions to their friends.
They gave positions to the wealthiest people in their kingdom.
Which term means working for the government?
civil service
taxes
warlord
loyalty
What sparked increased trade between China and Europe during the Yuan dynasty? Pick all that are true.
Marco Polo's records of his travels and work in China
a safer silk Road
a policy of isolationism established the Yuan
tax breaks for Chinese merchants to trade with India
What made the Chinese resent the Yuan dynasty? Pick all that are true.
the Mongols had different customs and manners that seemed uncivilized
the Mongols did not respect the Chinese
the Mongols ended the merit system
the Mongols enforced a policy of polytheism
Who was Zheng He and what did he do? Select all that are true.
Chinese sailor and diplomat
commanded seven expeditions around the Indian Ocean
met with foreign leaders from Indochina, Indonesia and even Africa
became emperor and established a new dynasty
Who united the Mongols and began the invasion of China?
Zheng He
Kublai Khan
Empress Wu
Genghis Khan
Who was a ruthless but effective Tang dynasty ruler?
Kublai Khan
Genghis Khan
Empress Wu
Zheng He
Who became ruler of Mongol Empire and completed the conquest of China in 1279?
Zheng He
Genghis Khan
Kublai Khan
Zhu Yuanzhang
Who was part of the Ming dynasty and was considered the greatest sailor of that period?
Kublai Khan
Genghis Khan
Zheng He
Zhu Yuanzhang
Which dynasty was considered China's "Golden Age"?
(a)
The Tang Dynasty was considered the Golden Age because
they were so rich from gold
Tang poets like Li Bai
rise of cities
b and c
invented guns
invented paper
made a New Grand Canal
developed new strains of rice
Bureaucracy
system of many government officials following government rules and regulations
the customary code of polite behavior in society
the official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions
a formal or official record of scientific experimental observations
Scholar-official
placing a greater emphasis on reading and study than on technical or practical work
highly educated person who passed civil service examinations and worked in the government
a specialist in a particular branch of study
a person who is highly educated or has an aptitude for study
Merit System
the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another
system in which people are hired and promoted based on talent and skills rather than wealth or social status
the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs
Urbanization
characteristic of the countryside rather than the town
characteristic of a town or city
movement of people from urban to rural areas
movement of people from rural to urban areas
Nomad
unchanging in condition
to establish in residence
a person who moves from place to place, often in search of water and vegetation
incapable of being moved
Khan
relating to ancient barbarians
a native or inhabitant of Mongolia
Mongol ruler
the language of the Mongols
Tribute
payment or gift to a strong power
an award involving special praise
something regarded as a rare opportunity
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
Considered to be the greatest period in Chinese history.
Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
Which luxury good was only produced in China?
Gold jewelry
Silk
Glass
What was one POSITIVE consequence of the Silk Road?
Cultural exchange of knowledge and innovations
No taxes on goods
Bandits and thieves along trading route
What was one NEGATIVE consequence of the Silk Road?
Diseases spread across empires
Scientific knowledge was shared
Luxury goods were traded
Invasions by the _________ led to the fall of the Song dynasty.
Roman Empire
Mali Empire
Mongol Empire
The Yuan Dynasty was established by who?
The Chinese
The Mongols
The Tibetians
The Yuanese
Who was Genghis Khan's grandson who conquered China?
Kublai Khan
Genghis Khan, Jr.
Molakai Khan
Jakarta Khan
What led to the fall of the Yuan Dynasty?
Invasion by the Japanese
A massive drought that cause severe food shortages
A major disease outbreak
Chinese rebellion and weak leaders
One of the reasons the Mongols were successful conquerors was
They live in yurts.
Their skill at horse and bow.
Their ability to read and write.
They valued Chinese government.
Which dynasty did not trust the Chinese to be a part of the government and relied on foreigners?
Yuan
Ming
Song
Sui
