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WorksheetsChapter 4 Imperial China (Study Guide) 2nd Chance
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins
What dynasty reunited China after the fall of the Han Dynasty?
Khan
Sui
Buddhist
Korean
Chinese history is typically divided up by:
Dynasties
Regions
Language
Religion Practiced
The Civil Service Exam was primarily based on the writings of:
The Mongols, especially Kublai Khan
Confucius
Shi Huangdi
The Current Emperor
Which dynasty conquered the Yuan Dynasty (Mongols) with the help of gunpowder weapons?
Ming
Han
Tang
Qin
Basically all of the long-lasting dynasties in China also did which of the following
Made sure to use foreigners in high ranking positions
Created a strong central government that used a bureaucracy
Focused on trade with the outside world
Focused on making men and women more equal
Which of these is true about Confucian ideas?
It had a strong emphasis on business and trade
It claimed that all humans are equal
It was used by every single dynasty in Chinese history as the basis for government
It focused on relationships, but not on math, science, or engineering
During which dynasty did Empress Wu rule?
Sui
Tang
Song
Han
How was neo-Confucianism DIFFERENT from original Confucianism?
neo-Confucianism focused more on the soul and the afterlife making it more of a religion
Confucianism was more of a religion because it taught to respect the wisdom of your ancestors who become gods
neo-Confucianism was NOT supported by the emperors of China because it taught all people were equal
Confucianism originally taught that a person should focus on meditation and no longer desiring anything here on Earth
Why did Buddhism become popular after the Han dynasty?
It gave people peace in a time of war, hunger, and little happiness
The new dynasty forced all people to convert to Buddhism
The prophet of Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama preached all across China and converted people
It never became popular because people were a part of the religion Confucianism already
Which of the following sentences best summarizes Chinese attitudes toward foreigners during the Tang, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties?
The Chinese encouraged contact with those foreigners who accepted Chinese superiority.
The Chinese welcomed foreigners sometimes, but at other times they limited contact.
The Chinese valued Chinese goods more than goods from other countries.
The Chinese appreciated foreigners, but would not let them have government jobs.
What was the result of new rice and better irrigation?
more people moved to the countryside
the population decreased
the population increased
trade decreased
The Yellow River and Yangtze Rivers were connected by what?
Sui Canal
Great Wall
Grand Canal
China Sea
The Forbidden City was built to house the Emperor and his family during this dynasty.
Sui
Tang
Song
Yuan
Ming
Which invention was NOT created by the Chinese?
papermaking
porcelain
bronze
gunpowder
What were the new class of leaders created by the civil service examination system called?
bureaucrats
neo-Confucians
scholar-officials
generals
In what order did these dynasties rule China?
Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming
Sui, Song, Han, Yuan, Tang, Ming
Tang, Sui, Ming, Han, Song, Yuan
Han, Sui, Song, Tang, Ming, Yuan
Name the Italian merchant who visited China.
Papa John
Rusticello
Wendi
Marco Polo
Mongols were known for their skill with . . .
ships
horses
inventing
a pen
Which of the following did Genghis Khan NOT do?
create a large army
unify or unite the clans
create a new legal code
conquer Japan
Forbidden city was built
Sui
Tang
Song
Han
Ming
Which statement is not true regarding Zheng He's death?
All ships were dismantled
No long-voyage ships were allowed to be built anymore
Trade declined
Shipbuilding technology was lost in 50 years
China grew in power and economic status
Where did Yong Le move the Chinese capital in 1421?
Beijing
Nanjing
Washington DC
Yangchow
Which statement is not true regarding the Forbidden City?
Located in the center of the Imperial City
Had beautiful gardens and palaces with 1000's of rooms
Only the Emperor and the court could live there
Any Chinese citizen could enter
Still exists today
What were Chinese sailing ships called?
brigs
caravels
junks
schooners
Why did the Ming dynasty rebuild the Great Wall of China?
To keep out Mongol invaders
To keep out Japanese invaders
To keep out Korean invaders
To keep out Vietnamese invaders
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.
Where was Prince Siddhartha born?
Pakistan
India
China
Egypt
How can the Mongols be described?
City dwellers respected by Chinese rulers.
Nomadic tribes from north of China.
Powerful warriors in the Chinese army
Settlers who came to china from Korea.
Which city became a major trade city, well known to foreigners, during the Yuan dynasty?
Changan
El Zaitan
Luoyang
Quanzhou
What describes one reason the Ming emperors began to send ships to other countries?
They wanted to bring enslaved people from other countries.
They wanted to send colonists to other countries.
They wanted to trade with other countries.
They wanted to take over other countries.
What benefit did foreigners have in China during the Yuan Dynasty, especially merchants?
They were not encouraged to trade
Unlike native Chinese, they did not have to pay taxes
They were persecuted
Overall, Chinese attitudes toward foreigners during the Tang, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties was...
different with every dynasty
very similar with every dynasty
the same in every dynasty
they are so similar they are hard to tell apart.
This ruler ended the Civil Service Examination system because he did not believe that Confucian scholarship was necessary for government jobs. He also did not trust the Chinese to have positions.
Prince Shotoku
Kublai Khan
Laozi
Siddhartha Gautama
