WorksheetsQUIZ: Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming & Early/Feudal Japan
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 34mins
What is a dynasty?
something nasty
family or group that rules for generations
patriots
natural disaster
After a dynasty was overthrown, a new dynasty would bring _______________ and ________________ back to the kingdom.
Pizza and soda
Freedom and rights
Famines and floods
Peace and order
Accomplishments of a successful Mandate of Heaven
Bring peace and order
Build roads, defensive walls and irrigation systems
support education and arts
allow corruption
The Silk Road was important because
it helped the Han empire control the Mediterranean region
it extended a thousand miles across Asia
it linked Asian and western cultures for more a thousand years
it connected the Han and Egyptian empires
To become a scholar official in ancient China...
Marco Polo's account of his travels to Asia led to what?
increased trade between Europe and India/China
a trade agreement with China
Europeans learning how to make silk
Europeans going on vacation to Asia
Choose the physical characteristics of a steppe (choose more than 1)
mountainous
flat
desert
grassland
What advantage did the Mongols have over surrounding peoples?
They were mostly literate, unlike China who mostly was illiterate
They had more equality than surrounding peoples
Their cavalry, fighting from horseback, unlike the Chinese who were not as well trained
They didn't care about religion, where as the Chinese made Confucianism the official religion
What advantage did the Mongols have over surrounding peoples?
They were mostly literate, unlike China who mostly was illiterate
They had more equality than surrounding peoples
Their cavalry, fighting from horseback, unlike the Chinese who were not as well trained
They didn't care about religion, where as the Chinese made Confucianism the official religion
The Mongols created the world's largest empire
True
False
What did Temujin do to earn the title "Genghis Khan"?
United all Mongol tribes for the first time
Defeated his enemies
Lost many battles
Moved to China
What was the Pax Mongolica?
A time of war and expansion.
A time when China conquered Mongolia.
A time when there was no trade or travel in Mongolia.
A time of peace and trade across the Mongol Empire.
What positive things happened during the Pax Mongolica? (select all that apply)
Trade expanded because it became easier and safer.
Trade slowed because of war and fighting.
Knowledge and Technology began to spread between empires.
Knowledge and Technology were lost because people were fighting.
Find the TWO LIES about Genghis Khan's life...
How is the pool game "Marco...Polo!" based on the real Marco Polo's life?
The pool game 'Marco...Polo!' is based on the real Marco Polo's life by his interest in sports
The pool game 'Marco...Polo!' is based on the real Marco Polo's life by mimicking his travels and adventures into the "unknown".
What dynasty was set up in China by the Mongols?
Tang
Sui
Quin
Yuan
What did the Mongols bring to the lands they conquered?
Chaos
Peace
Stability
Resources
They felt they were the center of all civilizations, even the world
Why would the Chinese place themselves in the MIDDLE of a map?
They are the "center" of the world
The are the "middle man" between Europe and North America
They are "in the middle" of all conflicts
They are the "middle" or "most average" civilization
What was the purpose of the civil service exams? PICK TWO
To ensure that government officials were selected because they were qualified to perform the job
To limit government jobs to family members only
To make sure people knew how to drive before they got a license
To allow the people of that nation to have a say in government
To become isolationists, and stop any trade with the outside world
Zheng He was which of the following?
China's greatest explorer (was Muslim)
A chef from China
A Russian worker
A Japenese builder
In the early 1400s, during the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He was sent by his emperor on sailing voyages to
search for gold and other riches in Africa
defeat the Mongol navy in the East China Sea
show China's interest in trade and display the power and splendor of China
discover an ocean route to North America
Why wouldn't Mongols let anyone who was Chinese to help rule China during their Yuan Dynasty (Mongolian Dynasty)?
They had fear of rebellion and mistrusted non-Mongolians
There were economic disparities and trade conflicts between the two
There was a great geographical distance and lack of communication
There held the same religious beliefs and practices
They held similar cultural differences and language barriers
What is the ring of fire?
The section of the volcano which the most activity takes place in
A section along the pacific ocean where a hot spot of volcanoes are located.
The most deadly volcano in the world
What religion expresses love and respect for nature?
Shinto
Shintoism
Matsuri
Nihon shoki
Why have the Japanese relied on rice and the sea for their food throughout their history?
seafood and rice are important to Buddhism
seafood and rice are high energy foods, needed by the Japanese people
seafood and rice are plentiful in Japan, making inexpensive foods
seafood is easily available to the small island nation of Japan, and rice grows well in the coastal areas
People who follow Shinto believe
in one god
everything in nature has a spirit
in Buddhism
they should follow a vegetarian lifestyle
Which statement BEST describes the role of the emperor of Japan during the feudal period?
The emperor had absolute control of Japan
The emperor was a cruel dictator who ruled harshly
The emperor was seen as a god
The emperor was a figurehead with limited power
Identify each class of the social system of Feudal Japan
Merchants
Peasants & Artisans
Emperor
Shogun
Daimyo
Samurai
Definition Match: Shogun
A warlord which governed an area of land on behalf of the emperor
Dominant warlord who held political and martial power in Japan
The military government of Japan
A government based on a strict social hierarchy and land for service
Which of the following best describes the role of diaimyo in the feudal system?
They were granted plots of land in exchange for loyalty and military service.
They paid rent to nobles in exchange for protection and servants.
They were tied to their nobles’ land by contract and had limited freedoms.
They were low-ranking members of society who provided unskilled services.
What does the word "samurai" mean?
"to protect"
"to serve"
"to defend"
"to forgive"
Match the following
King
Pope
Lord
Vassal/Knights
Serfs
What was the code of honor, loyalty, and discipline practiced by the samurai?
chivalry
bushido
shintoism
isolationism
