WorksheetsUnit 12 Bellringers
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
This is a photograph of the Forbidden City in China. Which ancient civilization created this structure?
a)
Ming Dynasty
b)
Mongolian Empire
c)
Byzantine Empire
d)
Yuan Dynasty
2.
What were the 4 Great Inventions of China invented during the Song Dynasty? (Choose all that apply)
a)
gunpowder
b)
compass
c)
paper
d)
movable block printing
e)
irrigation
3.
a)
Mountainous terrain improved access to foreign goods
b)
Higher farm productivity was needed to sustain an expanding civilzation
c)
Desert conditions improved access to rivers for the growth of crops
d)
Taxes on foreign agricultural products led to food shortages
4.
Song Dynasty, China (960 – 1280)
Tea production expanded • Fast-growing rice introduced • Canal system expanded • Fine porcelain developed
Which statement best summarizes the significance of these achievements?
a)
Overseas colonies were established
b)
Commercial activity expanded
c)
Agricultural prices increased
d)
The Chinese adopt Japanese
5.
Who founded the Mongol Empire, conquered most of Asia, and encouraged religious tolerance?
a)
Confucius
b)
Shi Huangdi
c)
Genghis Khan
d)
Kublai Khan
6.
Based on the source, which statement summarizes a significance of
China’s development of gunpowder during the Song dynasty?
a)
The Chinese invention led to a military alliance with Japan.
b)
China used the technology primarily for non-military purposes.
c)
The Chinese invention influenced new technologies in Europe.
d)
Europeans kept the invention secret in order to defend against China.
7.
Which of the following led to greater prosperity for the Tang and Song dynasties? (Choose 3)
a)
Improvements in farming techniques
b)
Urbanization
c)
Regression of culture
d)
Greater trade
e)
Inflation of the economy
8.
Which TWO statements correctly describe the shaded empire?
a)
It established the Yuan Dynasty in China
b)
It conquered Southern China under Kublai Khan
c)
It reached the height of power under Mehmed II
d)
It peacefully expanded into European territories
e)
It conducted the first trade along the Silk Road
9.
Which events helped increase European influence in China in the 1200's? Select THREE that apply
a)
explorations of Marco Polo
b)
military alliances between India and China
c)
increased trade on the Silk Road
d)
China being conquered by the Mongolians
10.
Which action contributed to Kublai Khan’s control of the Yuan Empire?
a)
reorganizing the military and rebuilding the Great Wall
b)
creating social equality and redistributing (giving) land to the Chinese
c)
respecting all religions and allowing cultural diversity
d)
favoring Confucianism and using the civil service exams
11.
About 405 AD, the Japanese court officially adopted the Chinese writing system. During the sixth century, Buddhism was introduced. These two events revolutionized Japanese culture and marked the beginning of a long period of Chinese cultural influence. — U.S. Department of State
Which factor most contributed to the 405 AD events described in the source?
a)
invasion of Japan by Mongols during the Yuan Dynasty
b)
overseas expansion of China
c)
location of the Yangtze River
d)
diffusion of Chinese culture into Japan
12.
Which title best describes a soldier and protector of daimyo in 12th Century Japan?
a)
king
b)
pharoah
c)
consul
d)
samurai
13.
Which three factors contributed to Japan becoming a military society in the late twelfth century?
a)
Samurai owed loyalty to the shogun, the supreme military commander.
b)
Shoguns gave land or income to samurai in exchange for military service.
c)
Shoguns had increased military support from the peasant farmers.
d)
Samurai encouraged economic growth throughout the empire.
e)
Samurai were trained to reach agreements with foreign representatives.
14.
Which belief system is associated with these characteristics?
a)
Shintoism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Hinduism
15.
Which of the following is inspired by the teachings of Shinto?
a)
Shinto focuses on the spirits of nature
b)
Shinto supports the practice of religious pilgrimage
c)
Shinto supports the belief of one god
d)
Shinto focuses on human inventions
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