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WorksheetsChina Reunites
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
The general and emperor who founded the Sui Dynasty was _______.
Empress Wu
Grand Canal
Silk Road
Wendi
Yangdi
The trade route that had a major impact on the Chinese economy was _______.
Empress Wu
Grand Canal
Silk Road
Wendi
Yangdi
The emperor who oversaw the building of the Grand Canal was ______.
Empress Wu
Grand Canal
Silk Road
Wendi
Yangdi
The only woman in Chinese history to rule an empire on her own was ______.
Empress Wu
Grand Canal
Silk Road
Wendi
Yangdi
The major network of waterways that connect two major rivers in China was ______.
Empress Wu
Grand Canal
Silk Road
Wendi
Yangdi
Under the Tang dynasty, rulers carried out many
wall-building projects.
military improvements.
religious reforms.
trade missions.
Many Chinese thought that Buddhist monks and nuns weakened respect for family life because they were not allowed to
eat rice.
leave their temple.
live with family.
get married.
Many people became Buddhists in China during the 100s CE because
Buddhism provided a strong, stable government.
monasteries were peaceful places.
they feared Confucianism.
they wanted to seek peace and avoid suffering during a difficult, violent time.
According to Confucius, what do good governments depend on?
educated citizens
frugal rulers
powerful military
wise leaders
Which list shows the correct order of the spread of Buddhism in Asia?
China, Japan, Korea
China, Korea, Japan
Korea, China, Japan
Kora, Japan, China
What accomplishments occurred during the Sui dynasty? Select all that apply!
Great Wall repaired
Buddha monument carved
Changan rebuilt
Grand Canal built
What difficulties were faced by the Song dynasty? Select all that apply.
The empire was too large to protect.
The Grand Canal flooded.
Nomads invaded from the north.
Peasants overthrew the emperor.
What led to the popularity of Buddhism in China?
Tang rulers embraced the religion.
People wanted to escape suffering.
People hoped to become wealthy.
Confucius encouraged the religion.
Why did some Chinese people oppose Buddhism? Select all that apply.
Some believed it wanted to take control of government.
Some believed it was an enemy of Confucian traditions.
Some believed it taught that people should not give to charity.
Some believed its monasteries and temples were too wealthy.
What was true of the civil service examinations during the Tang and Song dynasties?
Women were allowed to take the exams.
The exams favored the rich.
Preparing for the tests was simple.
Most people passed the exams.
Which statements describe Neo-Confucianism? Select all that apply.
It was a blending of Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist beliefs.
Followers were expected to be active in society and to help others.
It was created to stop the influence of Christianity in China.
Tang and Song rulers believed it would weaken the government.
