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WorksheetsUnit 4: Medieval China
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 36mins
Emperor Taizong stabilized China’s government by...
reviving China’s official bureaucracy.
closing government departments.
founding the Tang dynasty.
building the Grand Canal.
Why could government officials of the Song dynasty not serve in their home districts?
It ensured that people were promoted based on their abilities.
They could build up too much power and take over the dynasty.
They may provide favors for friends and family.
They would be too comfortable and not perform their duties as well.
During the Song period, entry into the government bureaucracy was based on
social status.
the merit system.
family wealth.
success in trade.
How did Song rulers prevent the military from becoming too strong?
Song leaders gave control of the government to the Han dynasty.
Song leaders gave control of the government to civilians.
Song leaders limited the power of military leaders.
Song leaders paid neighboring countries to regularly attack the military.
Why did the Tang dynasty fall? Check all that apply.
Revolts and rebellions.
Low tax rates caused them to suffer economically
Droughts and famines.
Overpowered by a military leader.
How did the building of canals contribute to the economy during the Song dynasty? Choose two correct answers.
The canal connected the Huang and Chang rivers.
The Grand Canal is still a major shipping route.
Canals promoted business.
Canals cut transportation costs.
How did farmers in humid south China, with more rainfall, adapt to their environment?
Farmers grew grains like wheat and barley.
Farmers grew new strains of rice.
Farmers built levees to prevent flooding.
Farmers built floating gardens.
Which of the following statements BEST describes Emperor Hongwu’s actions in the 1300s?
He drove out the Mongols but kept their traditions in place.
He drove out the Mongols and shared power under the merit system.
He drove out the Mongols and made himself the absolute ruler of China.
He drove out the Mongols and then stepped down to let others rule.
What did the tributary system enable Ming emperors to do?
The emperors were able to spend more on projects such as building canals.
The emperors were able to expand their military power.
The emperors were able to charge their citizens less taxes
How did the Chinese increase rice yields? Choose two correct answers.
By increasing the amount of land used for farming through the equal-field system.
By developing advanced irrigation systems.
By developing new strains of rice that ripened quicker.
By lowering export taxes to enable farmers to sell more products.
How did Genghis Khan keep order among the raiding Mongols? Choose two correct answers.
By requiring a set time of service in the military.
By banning theft and feuding between troops.
By giving promotions based on their ability to fight and follow orders.
By dictating harsh punishments for crimes.
How was the Mongol empire divided after Genghis Khan´s death?
It was divided into eight Khanates.
It was divided into two separate empires.
It was divided into four city-states.
It was divided into four Khanates.
When the Mongols came to power, they...
reopened the Silk Road to trade.
shut down the Silk Road.
raised taxes on merchants using the Silk Road.
ignored the Silk Road entirely
Why did foreign powers send tribute to China? Choose two correct answers.
To win favor for their traders.
To prevent attacks by China.
For China to gain peaceful borders.
To help pay for the move of China's new capital of Beijing.
How did the invention of the magnetic compass impact trade?
It enabled the weaving industry to grow and allowed trade of better silk.
It enabled more creativity in building projects like the Grand Canal.
It enabled merchants to open up trade routes to India and Southeast Asia.
It led to an increase of food which was available for trading.
Why did Buddhism spread through Asia after its founding by Siddharta Gautama?
It spread through trade and travel.
It absorbed elements of Daoism.
It offered hope and an escape to suffering.
It was the official religion of China.
Why was the Song dynasty’s shift to paper currency an improvement over coin currency?
Paper currency was cheaper to manufacture.
Paper currency was harder to counterfeit.
Paper currency was more durable.
Paper currency was easier to use while traveling.
Why did Chinese officials consider European traders to be smugglers?
Chinese officials were wary of all foreigners.
European traders brought forbidden items into China.
European traders entered China without permission.
European traders refused to pay tribute and violated official limits on trade.
