WorksheetsAPWORLD UNIT 1 GLOBAL TAPESTRY
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
Which dynasty in China, around 1200 to 1450, utilized traditional methods of Confucianism and an imperial bureaucracy to maintain its rule?
Ming Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
Song Dynasty
How did the Song Dynasty allow for some form of social mobility?
(a)
What continued to shape societies in Asia and included a variety of branches, schools, and practices?
Legalism
Daoism
Buddhism
Shintoism
Which region did Chinese literary and scholarly traditions spread to during the period of 1200 to 1450?
Tangshan and Seoul
Heian Japan and Korea
Edo Japan and Manchuria
Kyoto and Pyongyang
What is one of the cultural traditions of East Asia that influenced neighboring regions?
Filial piety
Martial arts
Tea ceremonies
Calligraphy
Which of the following is NOT a branch of Buddhism?
Theravada
Mahayana
Tibetan
Vajrayana
What was a key factor in the flourishing economy of Song China?
Decreased trade networks
Lack of technological innovation
Increased productive capacity and expanding trade networks
Sole reliance on military conquest
Which of the following was a technological innovation in Song China?
Production of textiles an porcelains for export
The development of Champa rice
Transportation innovations like the Grand Canal
Improved steel and iron production
During the period from c. 1200 to c. 1450, which religions continued to shape societies in Africa and Asia?
Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism
Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Judaism
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity
Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity
Which of the following was not a new Islamic political entity that emerged after the fragmentation of the Abbasid Caliphate?
Seljuk Empire
Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt
Delhi Sultanates
Umayyad Caliphate
What was a common characteristic of the states that emerged following the Abbasid Caliphate's fragmentation?
They were isolated from each other.
They were dominated by Turkic peoples.
They lacked innovation.
They were all short-lived.
Which area did Muslim rule not expand to due to military expansion, Islam subsequently spreading through the activities of merchants, missionaries, and Sufis?
South Asia
East Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
Afro-Eurasia
Which of the following is not listed as an innovation encouraged by Muslim states and empires?
Advances in mathematics
Advances in literature
Advances in medicine
Advances in engineering
What was the House of Wisdom in Abbasid Baghdad known for?
It was a military fortress.
It was a center for religious pilgrimage.
It was a significant center of intellectual innovations and transfers.
It was the residence of the Abbasid Caliphs.
What was the thematic focus of state building in the Americas and Africa during the period covered in the document?
Economic Systems
Religious Practices
Governance
Artistic Expression
Which of the following was NOT listed as a state system in the Americas?
Maya city-states
Mexica
Inca
Ghana
Which state system was not one of Africa's state systems?
Hausa Kingdoms
Great Zimbabwe
Ethiopia
Abbasid Caliphate
According to the document, state systems in both the Americas and Africa demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity, and what else?
Declined in power
Remained isolated
Expanded in scope and reach
Focused on trade
Which religions continued to shape societies in Europe with their core beliefs and practices during the period covered in the document?
Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam
Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
Hinduism, Judaism, and Christianity
Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism
How was Europe politically organized during the period described in the document?
Centralized monarchies and democratic systems
Decentralized monarchies, feudalism, and the manorial system
City-states and republics
Theocratic governance and imperial systems
What was the primary basis of Europe's society as mentioned in the document?
Industrial society dependent on machinery and innovation
Agricultural society dependent on free and coerced labor, including serfdom
Mercantile society dependent on trade and commerce
Nomadic society dependent on herding and movement
What characterized the new Islamic political entities that emerged as the Abbasid Caliphate fragmented?
They were dominated by European peoples and showed little change from previous governance.
They were dominated by African peoples and were characterized by a lack of innovation.
They were dominated by Turkic peoples and demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity.
They were dominated by Mongol peoples and focused on rapid expansion and warfare.
Which regions demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity in their empires and states during the 13th century?
Empires and states in Afro-Eurasia and the Americas
Empires and states in Europe and Asia
Empires and states in the Middle East and North Africa
Empires and states in South Asia and East Asia
Which traditional methods did the Dynasty of China utilize to maintain and justify its rule?
Legalism and a decentralized government
Confucianism and an imperial bureaucracy
Buddhism and a theocratic government
Taoism and a confederation of states
What common characteristics did state systems demonstrate in the Americas, Afro-Eurasia, and Africa?
Continuity, innovation, and diversity
Isolation, stagnation, and uniformity
Decentralization, feudalism, and homogeneity
Imperialism, colonization, and monotheism
Which new states emerged in South and Southeast Asia?
Islamic and Christian states
Hindu and Buddhist states
Confucian and Taoist states
Shinto and Sikh states
All of the following are examples of Hindu and Buddhist states that emerged in South and Southeast Asia except
Vijayanagara Empire
Bhakti Empire
Majapahit
Srivijaya Empire
Which of the following best describes the importance of Confucianism in traditional Chinese culture?
It was primarily a religion that focused on the afterlife.
It provided a set of ethical principles guiding social and political relationships.
It was a minor philosophical thought with little impact on Chinese culture.
It emphasized the importance of individualism over community values.
Which aspect of the imperial bureaucracy established by the Song Dynasty relied on earlier precedents?
Merit-based civil service exams
Appointment of officials based on noble lineage
Use of military conquest to select officials
Implementation of democratic elections
How did the examination system used during the Song Dynasty (civil service exam) allow for some social mobility?
By limiting government positions to hereditary nobility
By allowing only wealthy individuals to participate
By enabling individuals from various social backgrounds to attain government positions based on merit
By restricting the exams to the capital city
Define filial piety.
A system of government
A type of economic theory
A virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors
A form of artistic expression
Explain how Chinese culture impacted Korea (focus on women).
Chinese culture introduced Confucianism to Korea, which influenced the role and status of women in Korean society.
Chinese culture had no significant impact on Korea, especially regarding women's roles.
Chinese culture primarily influenced Korean cuisine and had little to do with social structures or gender roles.
Chinese culture's impact on Korea was limited to technological and architectural advancements, not social practices or gender roles.
Explain how Chinese culture impacted Vietnam (focus on government).
Through the introduction of Confucianism, which influenced Vietnam's bureaucratic and administrative systems.
By introducing Buddhism, which became Vietnam's state religion.
Through military conquests without significant cultural exchange.
By influencing Vietnam's cuisine and language, but not its government.
Which of the following best describes how Chinese culture impacted Japan?
Through the introduction of Buddhism and Chinese writing.
By influencing Japan's political system only.
Through culinary practices and art.
By changing Japan's architecture and music.
How did Buddhism spread from India to Asia?
Through the Silk Road and maritime routes
By forceful conversion of people
Through the spread of Indian movies and culture
It did not spread; it originated independently in different parts of Asia
Describe Theravada Buddhism and explain where it was practiced.
A major branch of Buddhism focusing on the earliest texts, practiced mainly in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar.
A form of Buddhism that emphasizes ritual over meditation, practiced mainly in Japan.
A school of Buddhism that focuses on the Lotus Sutra, practiced mainly in China and Vietnam.
A sect of Buddhism that incorporates local gods and practices, found primarily in Tibet and Mongolia.
Describe Mahayana Buddhism and explain where it was practiced.
A major branch of Buddhism that focuses on the path of a Bodhisattva, practiced mainly in East Asia and Tibet
A form of Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and the practice of Zen, found primarily in Japan
A school of Buddhism that focuses on individual enlightenment, practiced mainly in Southeast Asia
A sect of Buddhism that emphasizes the importance of the Sangha, with a strong presence in Sri Lanka
What is the importance of Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism?
They are historical figures with no religious significance.
They represent the spiritual ideal of self-sacrifice for the benefit of others.
They are considered gods and worshipped in temples.
They are mythical creatures mentioned in Buddhist texts.
Describe Tibetan Buddhism and explain where it was practiced.
A spiritual tradition practiced primarily in the Himalayan regions
A form of Buddhism practiced exclusively in Japan
A philosophy taught in ancient Greek schools
A religious practice found only in the Amazon rainforest
Explain what is meant by commercialization.
The process of bringing new products or services to market
The act of buying and selling goods in a supermarket
The process of making a movie commercial
The act of registering a new company
How did the development of paper money and other financial instruments (e.g., letters of credit and promissory notes) contribute to the commercialization of the Chinese economy?
By facilitating trade and commerce
By causing inflation
By limiting economic growth
By decreasing the value of precious metals
The Song dynasty used which of the following methods of governance to maintain and justify its rule?
Traditional methods of Confucianism
State-sponsored Buddhism
Imperial bureaucracy
Decentralization of power
What was Champa rice and what impact did it have on the Chinese population during the Song Dynasty?
A type of fast-growing rice that led to significant population growth
A military strategy used during the Song Dynasty
A new form of government implemented during the Song Dynasty
A disease that significantly reduced the population
Which industry in China focused on steel and iron production?
Textile industry
Technology industry
Metallurgy industry
Agriculture industry
