WorksheetsMedieval China Unit Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What continent are China, Korea, and Japan a part of?
North America
South America
Europe
Africa
Asia
Which of the following bodies of water are located in East Asia?
Yangtze River
Sea of Japan
South China Sea
Pacific Ocean
Yellow River
Confucianism teaches that each person has a place in society and emphasizes respect for ____________________.
elders
children
Confucianism teaches that ____________________ must be respected as long as they are fair to the people.
government leaders
temple leaders
For centuries, powerful ________________ ruled China.
dynasties
oligarchies
republics
The Silk Road is best known as a route for...
conquering armies
exploration
human migration
trade
Use of the Silk Road resulted in cultural diffusion by spreading ___________________________.
books and letter
disease
knowledge and ideas
rules and laws
Which statements describe Genghis Khan? (Choose 2)
He was leader of the Mongol Empire
He was leader of the Han Dynasty
He conquered parts of China, Europe, and India.
He conquered parts of China, Asia, and Africa.
Kublai Khan was the ___________ of Genghis Khan?
grandson
son
Kublai Khan created the __________ Dynasty.
Song
Yuan
Han
The Mongols' way of life as _____________________ influenced them to value trade and merchants.
nomads
chieftans
How did the Ming Dynasty come to power?
The dynasty arose from the artisan revolt to gain more power than they had under the Yuan Dynasty
The dynasty arose because the Ming leaders were fierce Mongol fighters
The dynasty arose because the Ming military leaders overthrew the Yuan scholar-official
The dynasty arose from the disorder and weakening of the Yuan Dynasty
Why were the voyages of Zheng He important?
They showed that the Ming could prevent Mongol invasions by cutting of their sea route into China even though the Mongols had a stronger military.
The showed that people could explore areas beyond the Great Wall even though it served as a land barrier.
They showed that the Ming were interested in trade and controlling more territory even though they turned to isolationism.
They showed that the Ming would allow their enemies like Zheng He to leave the country even though they were strong rulers.
Which letter identifies the continent that included East Asia?
B
D
F
A
C
Which body of water is represented with the letter "A"?
South China Sea
Pacific Ocean
Yangtze River
Yellow River
Sea of Japan
Which body of water is represented with the letter "B"?
South China Sea
Pacific Ocean
Yangtze River
Yellow River
Sea of Japan
Which body of water is represented with the letter "C"?
South China Sea
Pacific Ocean
Yangtze River
Yellow River
Sea of Japan
Which body of water is represented with the letter "D"?
South China Sea
Pacific Ocean
Yangtze River
Yellow River
Sea of Japan
Which body of water is represented with the letter "E"?
South China Sea
Pacific Ocean
Yangtze River
Yellow River
Sea of Japan
Which physical feature is represented by the letter "A"?
Himalaya Mountains
China
Plateau of Tibet
Japan
Gobi Desert
Which physical feature is represented by the letter "B"?
Himalaya Mountains
Korean Peninsula
Plateau of Tibet
Japan
Gobi Desert
Which physical feature is represented by the letter "C"?
Himalaya Mountains
Korean Peninsula
Plateau of Tibet
Japan
Gobi Desert
Which physical feature is represented by the letter "D"?
Himalaya Mountains
China
Plateau of Tibet
Japan
Gobi Desert
Which physical feature is represented by the letter "F"?
Himalaya Mountains
China
Plateau of Tibet
Japan
Gobi Desert
How did the design of this building project contribute to the Ming Dynasty's power?
It gave the rulers on inner court from which they could conduct government affairs and ceremonies.
It gave scholar officials an inner court they could use to study quietly for their exams.
It separated the military from the artisan class and gave the artisans a private place to work.
It separated the rulers from the ruled and gave rulers a sense of importance and mystery.
What actions did Emperor Wendi take to unify China? (Choose 3)
standardized money
raised taxes to support the military
began construction on the Grand Canal
Established a strong central government
Established a weak central government
What statement characterizes the Song Dynasty?
Buddhism was first introduced to China.
Peasants rebelled against landowners.
A strong military set up armed camps to keep rebellious citizens under control.
The population grew rapidly as people moved from farms to cities.
Why did the treasure ship voyages end after Zheng He's death?
The rulers decided that they would use the treasure ships to move troops instead.
The rulers decided that they did not want to share too much of China's culture with the world.
The rulers decided that the ships had achieved their goal of bringing great wealth to China and were no longer needed.
The rulers decided that they were more likely to grow their wealth through land trade instead of with maritime trade.
Why did the Ming rulers rebuild and improve the Great Wall?
to honor the Sun.
to provide an inner and outer court.
to protect against the Mongol threat.
to use local material such as limestone.
What AGRICULTURAL advancements developed during the Song Dynasty? (Choose 2)
Paper Money
Fast-ripening Rice
Compass
Irrigation
Printing Press
