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QUIZ: Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming & Early/Feudal Japan

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a dynasty?

a)

something nasty

b)

family or group that rules for generations

c)

patriots

d)

natural disaster

2.
What was the Dynastic Cycle?
a)
Process by which scholars were chosen for civil service.
b)
The process where a Dynasty rises, becomes corrupt, and this is a reason for a new dynasty to rise up and overthrow the previous Dynasty.  
c)
The process of God choosing the ruler.
d)
The process of children gaining education.
3.

After a dynasty was overthrown, a new dynasty would bring _______________ and ________________ back to the kingdom.

a)

Pizza and soda

b)

Freedom and rights

c)

Famines and floods

d)

Peace and order

4.

Accomplishments of a successful Mandate of Heaven

a)

Bring peace and order

b)

Build roads, defensive walls and irrigation systems

c)

support education and arts

d)

allow corruption

5.

The Silk Road was important because

a)

it helped the Han empire control the Mediterranean region

b)

it extended a thousand miles across Asia

c)

it linked Asian and western cultures for more a thousand years

d)

it connected the Han and Egyptian empires

6.
The Tang and Song is known as the 
a)
end of Chinese Civilization
b)
Dynastic Cycle
c)
Golden Age of China
d)
a and c
7.

To become a scholar official in ancient China...

a)
students had to know Buddhism
b)
Students had to be from noble families
c)
students had to make inventions
d)
students had to pass a difficult Confucian test 
8.

Marco Polo's account of his travels to Asia led to what?

a)

increased trade between Europe and India/China

b)

a trade agreement with China

c)

Europeans learning how to make silk

d)

Europeans going on vacation to Asia

9.
The mongols are from where?
a)
Mongolia
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Korea
10.
What animal was greatly valued by the Mongol culture and helped them be successful on the battlefield?
a)
Cow
b)
Pig
c)
Horse
d)
Elephant
11.

Choose the physical characteristics of a steppe (choose more than 1)

a)

mountainous

b)

flat

c)

desert

d)

grassland

12.

What advantage did the Mongols have over surrounding peoples?

a)

They were mostly literate, unlike China who mostly was illiterate

b)

They had more equality than surrounding peoples

c)

Their cavalry, fighting from horseback, unlike the Chinese who were not as well trained

d)

They didn't care about religion, where as the Chinese made Confucianism the official religion

13.

What advantage did the Mongols have over surrounding peoples?

a)

They were mostly literate, unlike China who mostly was illiterate

b)

They had more equality than surrounding peoples

c)

Their cavalry, fighting from horseback, unlike the Chinese who were not as well trained

d)

They didn't care about religion, where as the Chinese made Confucianism the official religion

14.

The Mongols created the world's largest empire

a)

True

b)

False

15.
First Mongol ruler; known for his cruelty and fierce way of conquering civilizations
a)
Kublai Khan
b)
Japan
c)
Japanese Fuedalism
d)
Genghis Khan
16.

What did Temujin do to earn the title "Genghis Khan"?

a)

United all Mongol tribes for the first time

b)

Defeated his enemies

c)

Lost many battles

d)

Moved to China

17.

What was the Pax Mongolica?

a)

A time of war and expansion.

b)

A time when China conquered Mongolia.

c)

A time when there was no trade or travel in Mongolia.

d)

A time of peace and trade across the Mongol Empire.

18.

What positive things happened during the Pax Mongolica? (select all that apply)

a)

Trade expanded because it became easier and safer.

b)

Trade slowed because of war and fighting.

c)

Knowledge and Technology began to spread between empires.

d)

Knowledge and Technology were lost because people were fighting.

19.

Find the TWO LIES about Genghis Khan's life...

20.

How is the pool game "Marco...Polo!" based on the real Marco Polo's life?

a)
The pool game 'Marco...Polo!' is based on the real Marco Polo's life by his love for swimming
b)

The pool game 'Marco...Polo!' is based on the real Marco Polo's life by his interest in sports

c)
The pool game 'Marco...Polo!' is based on the real Marco Polo's life by his favorite childhood game
d)

The pool game 'Marco...Polo!' is based on the real Marco Polo's life by mimicking his travels and adventures into the "unknown".

21.

What dynasty was set up in China by the Mongols?

a)

Tang

b)

Sui

c)

Quin

d)

Yuan

22.

What did the Mongols bring to the lands they conquered?

a)

Chaos

b)

Peace

c)

Stability

d)

Resources

23.
Why did Chinese people call ancient China the "Middle Kingdom"?
a)
It was between Europe and the Pacific Ocean
b)

They felt they were the center of all civilizations, even the world

c)
They lived between the desert and Himalaya Mountains
d)
They lived between the North China Plain and the Huang He.
24.

Why would the Chinese place themselves in the MIDDLE of a map?

a)

They are the "center" of the world

b)

The are the "middle man" between Europe and North America

c)

They are "in the middle" of all conflicts

d)

They are the "middle" or "most average" civilization

25.

What was the purpose of the civil service exams? PICK TWO

a)

To ensure that government officials were selected because they were qualified to perform the job

b)

To limit government jobs to family members only

c)

To make sure people knew how to drive before they got a license

d)

To allow the people of that nation to have a say in government

e)

To become isolationists, and stop any trade with the outside world

26.
Individual characters that can be arranged to create a printing job and then used over again.         
a)
inoculate
b)
moveable type
c)
Daoism
d)
reunify
27.

Zheng He was which of the following?

a)

China's greatest explorer (was Muslim)

b)

A chef from China

c)

A Russian worker

d)

A Japenese builder

28.

In the early 1400s, during the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He was sent by his emperor on sailing voyages to

a)

search for gold and other riches in Africa

b)

defeat the Mongol navy in the East China Sea

c)

show China's interest in trade and display the power and splendor of China

d)

discover an ocean route to North America

29.

Why wouldn't Mongols let anyone who was Chinese to help rule China during their Yuan Dynasty (Mongolian Dynasty)?

a)

They had fear of rebellion and mistrusted non-Mongolians

b)

There were economic disparities and trade conflicts between the two

c)

There was a great geographical distance and lack of communication

d)

There held the same religious beliefs and practices

e)

They held similar cultural differences and language barriers

30.
The nation of Japan is located on which type of landform?
a)
Peninsula
b)
Islands
c)
Plateau
d)
River Valley
31.
Which two countries were a major influence on Japanese culture?
a)
China and Korea
b)
China and Russia
c)
Korea and Russia
d)
Egypt and Greece
32.

What is the ring of fire?

a)

The section of the volcano which the most activity takes place in

b)

A section along the pacific ocean where a hot spot of volcanoes are located.

c)

The most deadly volcano in the world

33.
Why have there been so many conflicts over land throughout Japan's history?
a)
The Daimyo were constantly try to overthrow the Emperor
b)
The Samurai were constantly trying to overthrow the Daimyo
c)
Land is valuable because the deserts limit the area available for farming.
d)
Land is valuable because the mountains limit the area available for farming
34.

What religion expresses love and respect for nature?

a)

Shinto

b)

Shintoism

c)

Matsuri

d)

Nihon shoki

35.

Why have the Japanese relied on rice and the sea for their food throughout their history?

a)

seafood and rice are important to Buddhism

b)

seafood and rice are high energy foods, needed by the Japanese people

c)

seafood and rice are plentiful in Japan, making inexpensive foods

d)

seafood is easily available to the small island nation of Japan, and rice grows well in the coastal areas

36.
The term feudalism is best defined as a
a)
Division of power between branches of government
b)
Holy war between Christians and Muslims
c)
Process in which goods are traded for other goods
d)
System in which land is exchanged for military service or loyalty
37.

People who follow Shinto believe

a)

in one god

b)

everything in nature has a spirit

c)

in Buddhism

d)

they should follow a vegetarian lifestyle

38.

Which statement BEST describes the role of the emperor of Japan during the feudal period?

a)

The emperor had absolute control of Japan

b)

The emperor was a cruel dictator who ruled harshly

c)

The emperor was seen as a god

d)

The emperor was a figurehead with limited power

39.

Identify each class of the social system of Feudal Japan

40.
Which is the term that describes the military government of Japan?
a)
Samurai
b)
Shogunate
c)
Kimikaze
d)
Vassal
41.

Definition Match: Shogun

a)

A warlord which governed an area of land on behalf of the emperor

b)

Dominant warlord who held political and martial power in Japan

c)

The military government of Japan

d)

A government based on a strict social hierarchy and land for service

42.

Which of the following best describes the role of diaimyo in the feudal system?

a)

They were granted plots of land in exchange for loyalty and military service.

b)

They paid rent to nobles in exchange for protection and servants.

c)

They were tied to their nobles’ land by contract and had limited freedoms.

d)

They were low-ranking members of society who provided unskilled services.

43.

What does the word "samurai" mean?

a)

"to protect"

b)

"to serve"

c)

"to defend"

d)

"to forgive"

44.

Match the following

a)

1.

King

b)

2.

Pope

c)

3.

Lord

d)

4.

Vassal/Knights

e)

5.

Serfs

45.

What was the code of honor, loyalty, and discipline practiced by the samurai?

a)

chivalry

b)

bushido

c)

shintoism

d)

isolationism