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The Expansion of Asian Cultures

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A dynasty is

a)

a team that wins video games

b)

a term that refers to a family or group with a common ancestor that rules for several generations

2.

True or False: a dynasty is often named after its most famous member. At other times, a dynasty might be named after the capital city or center of power.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The _ _ _ _ _ dynasty began around 1500 BC and ended with the T'ang Dynasty in 7th century AD. This dynasty was the first of 5 dynasties to rule in China.

a)

Song

b)

Shang

4.

By 1000 BC the northern kingdom of China became known as the dynasty, otherwise known as the Northern _ _ _ _ dynasty. Eventually, this dynasty was taken over by the Mongolians,

a)

Song

b)

Shang

5.

In the T'ang Dynasty, the emperors staffed government with strictly monitored civil service tests given to

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Eventually, the positions were sold to the highest bidders.

a)

merchants

b)

scholars

6.

China does not have geographical diversity.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True or False: The Chinese are considered the first civilization to print paper money.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The population in China was considered to have doubled to about 100 million under which dynasty

a)

Song

b)

T'ang

9.

The growth of which industry led to an urban society in China?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Trade

10.

What product developed by the Chinese was a major item for export?

a)

Rocks

b)

Silk

11.

Which item led to a major business in China during 5th Century BC because of China's abundance of that item?

a)

Paper products

b)

Iron products

12.

Money was also created into coins from

a)

Bronze

b)

Acorns

13.

True or False: Money was also created from silk, jade, pearls, pieces of metal, leather, and even horses and dogs. Eventually, paper and coins were the more desirable forms of money due to portability.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

True or False: Technology cannot be an concept/idea or technique/process.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

True or False: technology contributes to the development of a country.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

This is an instrument that contains lodestone, which is a mineral that aligns with the earth's magnetic field. The Chinese used this as a novelty or to determine the will of their gods. During the Song dynasty, the Chinese learned to use it to find direction.

a)

Compass

b)

Paper

17.

During the third century, the Chinese developed this process in which images were carve into a block of wood and the block was applied to ink and then paper or cloth.

a)

Woodblock printing

b)

Paper

18.

The Chinese were among the first to develop an item made from iron ore, carbon, and silicon. It is made by heating into a liquid which is then poured into a mold. It has been used in bridge columns, for items and utensils used in cooking and meals, among many other products

a)

Paper

b)

Cast iron

19.

This group of Chinese individuals served as an important link to foreign markets

a)

Scholars

b)

Merchants

20.

True or False: factories were built to produce goods made from materials such as iron, paper, and silk as a benefit of the growth of the merchant class

a)

True

b)

False

21.

True or False: Circumstances for the merchant class improved during the Song dynasty.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

True or False: family is not important in Chinese culture.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ worship was the leading religion in early Chinese history.

a)

Ancestor

b)

Animal

24.

This Chinese teacher taught a philosophy which was based on relationships. It was later combined with Buddhism.

a)

Confucius

b)

Khan

25.

True or False: Confuscius's teaching is founded on the Four Noble Truths only.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

The Four Noble truths of Buddhism are 1. Suffering is part of all existence 2. Suffering is caused by selfish desire 3. Suffering can be overcome by destroying selfish desires and 4.

a)

The Eightfold Path: right beliefs, intentions, speech, conduct, Labor, effort, thought, and meditation

b)

Trusting Jesus

27.

Taoism was developed by the teachings of this person. This religion is mystical and superstitious. It encourages people to live in harmony with nature.

a)

Confucius

b)

Lao-tzu

28.

These people were the earliest Christian missionaries. They arrived to China in 635 BC.

a)

Nestorians

b)

Buddhists

29.

Japan's earliest history reveals government ruled by

a)

democracies

b)

clans

30.

In AD 794 this city became Japan's capital

a)
Osaka
b)
Kyoto
31.

This reform of Japan's government was a Chinese-style form of government in which an emperor ruled

a)
Taika Reform
b)

Government reform

32.

Over time, Fujiwara rulers neglected the needs of people. Japan then experienced an extended period of this government which listed from late 12th century until the middle of the 19th century. This type of government occurs when local rulers replace a central power. The loyalties of the people belong with the local ruler.

a)
Monarchy
b)
Feudalism
33.

These people are known as warriors. They were trained on history, literature, and writing. They learned about history in order to appreciate their culture that they were fighting to protect as well as understand how wars were won or lost.

a)

Samurais/Busgu

b)

Historians

34.

Zen Buddhism had a big impact on the Japanese military and came to Japan from which country

a)
India
b)
China
35.

This country lies south of China. Much early history is unknown, however, there is evidence of two kingdoms during the end of the twelfth century

a)
Vietnam
b)
Laos
36.

There is evidence of two kingdoms during the end of the twelfth century in Vietnam. They are known as

a)

Dai Viet and Champa Kingdom

b)

Champa and Vietnam kingdom

37.

Cambodia's history can be traced back as early as

a)

1000 BC

b)

2000 BC

38.

Cambodia's early history was influenced by these two countries

a)
India and China
b)
Japan and Korea
39.

This temple was Khmer's center of power

a)

Taj Mahal

b)
Angkor Wat
40.

This group of people were nomads who lived in tribes on the Mongolian plateau north of China

a)
Tibetans
b)
Mongols
41.

Mongols built these structures that could be easily packed up and transported when they had to move

a)
Yurts
b)
Cabins
42.

This person was the son of a Mongolian tribal chief. Eventually, he rose to power in 1206 and became the leader over all Mongol tribes.

a)
Attila the Hun
b)

Genghis (Chinggis) Khan

43.

Chinggis (Ghengis) Khan wrote this law code that provided military rules, criminal punishments, tax regulations and other areas that he believed needed order. He used this code to govern his people and prepare them for military conquest.

a)
Mongol Edicts
b)

Great Yasa

44.

Mongol soldiers used the following method in which they fired flaming arrows and objects into cities for weeks, kept food from entering cities, and rocket technology

a)
Siege warfare
b)
Naval blockades
45.

Mongol soldiers pretended to be beaten and appear to leave a camp empty. Then, the Mongols would reappear when people attempted to plunder the "empty" Mongol camp. This method was known as

a)

siege warfare

b)

pretend retreat

46.

True or false: When Chenggis Khan died in 1227, his empire was divided among his sons.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Kublai Khan, one of Chinggis Khan's Grandsons, gained control of the Song empire in which year?

a)
1265
b)
1279
48.

This grandson of Chinggis Khan led the Tartars (Mongol forces in Europe)

a)
Kublai Khan
b)
Batu Khan
49.

Batu Khan established this empire in Western Asia

a)
Ottoman Empire
b)
Golden Horde
50.

The Nestorians were oppressed by the influence of this religion during the Mongol Empire

a)
Buddhism
b)
Islam
51.

This was the last Mongol Empire

a)

Tamerlane

b)

Mughal Empire