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WorksheetsThe Expansion of Asian Cultures
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 51mins
A dynasty is
a team that wins video games
a term that refers to a family or group with a common ancestor that rules for several generations
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.
True
False
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.
Song
Shang
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,
Song
Shang
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.
merchants
scholars
China does not have geographical diversity.
True
False
True or False: The Chinese are considered the first civilization to print paper money.
True
False
The population in China was considered to have doubled to about 100 million under which dynasty
Song
T'ang
The growth of which industry led to an urban society in China?
Agriculture
Trade
What product developed by the Chinese was a major item for export?
Rocks
Silk
Which item led to a major business in China during 5th Century BC because of China's abundance of that item?
Paper products
Iron products
Money was also created into coins from
Bronze
Acorns
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.
True
False
True or False: Technology cannot be an concept/idea or technique/process.
True
False
True or False: technology contributes to the development of a country.
True
False
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.
Compass
Paper
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.
Woodblock printing
Paper
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
Paper
Cast iron
This group of Chinese individuals served as an important link to foreign markets
Scholars
Merchants
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
True
False
True or False: Circumstances for the merchant class improved during the Song dynasty.
True
False
True or False: family is not important in Chinese culture.
True
False
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ worship was the leading religion in early Chinese history.
Ancestor
Animal
This Chinese teacher taught a philosophy which was based on relationships. It was later combined with Buddhism.
Confucius
Khan
True or False: Confuscius's teaching is founded on the Four Noble Truths only.
True
False
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.
The Eightfold Path: right beliefs, intentions, speech, conduct, Labor, effort, thought, and meditation
Trusting Jesus
Taoism was developed by the teachings of this person. This religion is mystical and superstitious. It encourages people to live in harmony with nature.
Confucius
Lao-tzu
These people were the earliest Christian missionaries. They arrived to China in 635 BC.
Nestorians
Buddhists
Japan's earliest history reveals government ruled by
democracies
clans
In AD 794 this city became Japan's capital
This reform of Japan's government was a Chinese-style form of government in which an emperor ruled
Government reform
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.
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.
Samurais/Busgu
Historians
Zen Buddhism had a big impact on the Japanese military and came to Japan from which country
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
There is evidence of two kingdoms during the end of the twelfth century in Vietnam. They are known as
Dai Viet and Champa Kingdom
Champa and Vietnam kingdom
Cambodia's history can be traced back as early as
1000 BC
2000 BC
Cambodia's early history was influenced by these two countries
This temple was Khmer's center of power
Taj Mahal
This group of people were nomads who lived in tribes on the Mongolian plateau north of China
Mongols built these structures that could be easily packed up and transported when they had to move
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.
Genghis (Chinggis) Khan
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.
Great Yasa
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
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
siege warfare
pretend retreat
True or false: When Chenggis Khan died in 1227, his empire was divided among his sons.
True
False
Kublai Khan, one of Chinggis Khan's Grandsons, gained control of the Song empire in which year?
This grandson of Chinggis Khan led the Tartars (Mongol forces in Europe)
Batu Khan established this empire in Western Asia
The Nestorians were oppressed by the influence of this religion during the Mongol Empire
This was the last Mongol Empire
Tamerlane
Mughal Empire
