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Which invaders during the Song dynasty eventually became key consumers of Chinese goods?
the Tang
the Kitan
the Jurchen
the Xiongnu
Which of the following promoted education during the Song dynasty?
a. agriculture and craftsmanship
b. woodblock printing and Daoism
c. movable type and civil service exams
d. Neo-Confucianism and metalworking
How did women advance during the Song dynasty?
Women learned how to read and write.
Women gained the right to sue for divorce.
Women started working in metal foundries.
Women took civil service exams to receive government jobs.
Which town transformed into the world’s largest city after becoming the Southern Song capital?
Taiwan
Kaifeng
Chang’an
Hangzhou
How did the Jurchen make Chinese gunpowder technology even more effective in warfare?
by filling bullets with gunpowder
by filling bombs with gunpowder
by applying gunpowder to arrowheads
by catapulting gunpowder from siege towers
Song China dramatically boosted agricultural yields by importing what plants?
rice from Japan with a shorter growing season, which gave two crops a year
rice from Vietnam with a shorter growing season, which gave two crops a year
wheat from Korea with a shorter growing season, which gave two crops a year
wheat from Mongolia with a shorter growing season, which gave two crops a year
What was true of Korea’s and Vietnam’s relationship with China?
Korea and Vietnam resisted both Chinese culture and Chinese control.
Korea and Vietnam welcomed both Chinese culture and Chinese control.
Korea and Vietnam welcomed Chinese culture, but resisted Chinese control.
Korea and Vietnam resisted Chinese culture, but welcomed Chinese control.
How did Ngo Quyen defeat the Chinese in the war for Vietnamese independence?
by disrupting Chinese trade
by sinking Chinese warships
by invading the Chinese mainland
by battling Chinese ground troops
How did Ly dynasty kings of Vietnam view the Chinese emperor?
They were hostile to the Chinese emperor.
They thought the Chinese emperor was their inferior.
They acknowledged that the Chinese emperor was their superior.
They claimed that they had the Mandate of Heaven, but the Chinese emperor did not.
What is the significance of the Tale of Genji?
It was a novel written in China, that was widely read in Japan.
It was the world’s first novel, and was written by a Japanese woman, Murasaki Shikibu.
It was a novel that introduced the Japanese court customs practiced in 1000 to the outside world.
It was first written in Chinese kanji characters and was later translated into the kana alphabet by Murasaki Shikibu.
The daimyo of Japan secured power by controlling which scarce resource?
coal
gold
land
timber
What was the political climate during Japan’s feudal period?
unity under a strong, centralized government
chaos due to constant warfare among daimyo
upward mobility in a merit-based bureaucracy
stability and peace among independent daimyo
Which people were first an ally and then an enemy of China’s Song dynasty?
the Kitan
the Jurchen
the Koreans
the Xiongnu
What motivated 500,000 Chinese people to migrate south in the 1100s?
They were forced out by invaders.
They could not find jobs in the North.
They were escaping a famine in the North.
They did not want to live under foreign rule.
The Song dynasty was required to make huge tribute payments. How did that affect their economy?
It hurt the economy because it drained natural resources from southern China.
It helped the economy because the Song invented coin currency to pay their tribute.
It helped the economy because the recipients used the tribute to buy Chinese products.
It hurt the economy because the Song had to borrow money to make the tribute payments.
How did the bureaucracy change during the Song dynasty?
Hiring practices became unfair, and civilian bureaucrats lost power.
Hiring practices became fairer, but civilian bureaucrats lost power.
Hiring practices became unfair, but civilian bureaucrats gained more power.
Hiring practices became fairer, and civilian bureaucrats gained more power.
What was an effect of the establishment of large-scale metal factories in Song China?
The cost of metal products increased.
The demand for iron goods decreased.
Metalworkers produced iron goods in large quantities.
China caught up with European levels of iron productivity.
In Vietnam, the Ly promoted Confucian values and honored local spirits but chose what state religion?
Shinto
Buddhism
Hinduism
Neo-Confucianism
Why did aristocratic families and their supporters overthrow the Chinese-style government in Korea in 1170?
They wanted lower taxes.
They wanted more power.
They wanted better schools.
They wanted merit-based government jobs.
What feature of Japan’s geography helped the daimyo gain influence?
a. a temperate climate
b. plentiful fresh water
c. the scarcity of farmland
d. ports on the Pacific Ocean
Why did warfare increase in Japan after the Kamakura period?
There were no more shoguns.
Korea and Vietnam invaded the Japanese islands.
The strict code of behavior, bushido, was no longer observed.
Government power decentralized, and the daimyo pitted their armies against each other.
Which countries on this map exported raw materials, and which exported manufactured products?
China exported manufactured products; Korea and Vietnam exported raw materials.
China exported raw materials; Korea and Vietnam exported manufactured products.
All three countries exported only raw materials.
All three countries exported only manufactured products.
What was the Northern Song dynasty’s capital city, before it was lost in battle?
(a)
Which people were first an ally and then an enemy of China’s Song dynasty?
the Kitan
the Jurchen
the Koreans
the Xiongnu
What motivated 500,000 Chinese people to migrate south in the 1100s?
overcrowding
food shortages
unemployment
invaders ruling north China
When the Song were forced to make huge tribute payments, what happened to their economy?
Their economy fell apart.
Their economy weakened.
Their economy grew stronger.
Their economy produced fewer jobs.
When the Song dynasty removed test-takers’ names from civil service exams, what happened?
The government hired people based on merit.
The government took power away from bureaucrats.
People grading the tests gave the best scores to their friends.
People were given government jobs based on family connection.
The Koryo modeled their government structure after which other dynasty?
the Qin of China
the Tang of China
the Ly of Vietnam
the Minamoto of Japan
Which product was first invented in China under the Song dynasty?
coins
paper
movable type
woodblock printing
Who fought for Vietnamese independence?
Bi Sheng
Yoritomo
What is the strict code of conduct that the samurai lived by?
Shinto
bushido
chivalry
Neo-Confucianism
Mountains and forests cover Japan, causing what problem?
The Japanese people cannot live near the ocean.
Japan is isolated from contact with the outside world.
The rugged features make Japan’s landscapes unattractive.
Most Japanese land is not suitable for farming or construction.
What was a difference between the Northern and Southern Song Dynasty regions?
Dialects were different enough that northerners and southerners couldn’t understand each other.
Noodles and bread were staples in the south, whereas rice was a staple in the north.
The largest city the 12th century was in the north, while the south had small regional cities.
Similar to feudalism in medieval Europe, who held the power and authority in medieval Japan?
the emperor
the shogun
the samurai
the daimyo
What was an effect of the Southern Song paying a tribute to the Jurchen each year?
The Southern Song rebuilt their economy and became one of the richest societies in the world.
The Southern Song grew tired of the tax and eventually rebelled against the Jurchen.
The Southern Song depleted their monetary reserves and faced economic stagnation.
The Southern Song started growing new cash crops in order to increase revenue sources.
What was an effect of the Silla’s unification of Korea in 668?
The Sui dynasty attacked and defeated Silla’s forces then claimed Korea.
The Korean Peninsula was divided back into small chiefdoms in 670.
The Tang attempted to depose the Silla and take control of the entire peninsula.
The Silla defeated the Koryo kingdom in 786.
What do researchers believe caused the Angkor kingdom’s demise in the 15th century?
enemy invaders
political turmoil
changing climate
infectious diseases
What strict code of behavior did samurai warriors follow, which was similar to the knight’s code of chivalry?
contemplation
bushido
pashtunwali
veien
What was an effect of the delegations sent to China by Prince Shotoku?
The delegations shared Japan’s written code of law which was adopted by the Tang dynasty.
The delegations negotiated treaties that would solidify Japan and China as long-term allies.
The delegations brought back religious ideas that would influence Japan for centuries.
The delegations taught China the process for minting currency.
An impact of Japan’s physiography on its development was:
limited arable land leading to reliance on imports
abundant natural resources supporting industrial growth
extensive flat plains promoting large-scale agriculture
easy access to neighboring countries facilitating trade
What was the earliest known religion of Japan?
Taoism
Buddhism
Shinto
Which of the following is an example of Korea’s influence on Japan?
Japan adopted Korea’s practices in growing rice.
Japan adopted Korea’s coins as an unofficial currency.
Japan adopted Korean building practices such as tiled roofs and stone bases.
Japan adopted the religious practices of Christianity from Korea.
Why were horses essential to Mongol culture?
Horses pulled plows on Mongol farms.
Horses were the Mongols’ best weapon in warfare.
Horses were the chief commodity traded by Mongols.
Horses were primarily used to pull carts on trade routes.
Which statement best describes the role women played in Mongol culture?
Women had no freedom.
Women served as both herders and soldiers.
Women looked after the horses and led herds to new grazing areas.
Women did domestic chores and participated in decision-making at meetings.
Which of the following is a true statement about Temujin?
Temujin encouraged his soldiers to stay loyal to their individual tribes.
Temujin became ruler of his tribe when his chieftain father was poisoned.
Temujin died at the age of 21 while attempting to conquer southern Russia.
Temujin was given the title Genghis Khan, or “universal ruler,” by Mongol chieftains.
Who was the last Great Khan to hold the vast empire together?
Kublai Khan
Ogodei
Mongke
Genghis Khan
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about Kublai Khan?
Kublai founded the Yuan dynasty.
Kublai defeated China’s Song dynasty.
Kublai was the first foreigner to rule a united China.
Kublai did not allow international trade on the Silk Roads.
What was the relationship between Kublai Khan and Venetian trader Marco Polo?
Marco Polo fought in Kublai Khan’s army.
Marco Polo was a descendant of Kublai Khan.
Marco Polo was employed by Kublai Khan.
Marco Polo was an outspoken critic of Kublai Khan.
Who led a rebellion that drove the Mongols out of China in 1368?
Timur
Ivan III
Yongle
Zhu Yuanzhang
What event marked the end of the Mongol Empire?
The Ming dynasty was established.
The Ilkhanate government collapsed.
Russia gained independence from Mongol rule.
Timur conquered the western part of the Chagatai Khanate.
What was considered to be the central nervous system of the Mongol Empire?
sea trade
shamanism
the government
the postal system
Which of the following is true of Hongwu?
He rejected Confucian values.
He protected the interests of farmers.
He shared power equally with a prime minister.
He increased government spending and eliminated civil service exams.
What building project, commissioned by Yongle, was said to be in perfect harmony with the world?
the Grand Canal
the Forbidden City
the Dragon Throne
the Great Wall of China
What is true of Zhengtong’s rule over China?
Zhengtong put an end to sea voyages to foreign lands.
Zhengtong encouraged international trade.
Zhengtong reduced the size of the Great Wall.
Zhengtong ordered a series of sea voyages to gather treasure.
What did the Mongol economy depend on?
herding and trading
herding and farming
farming and manufacturing
manufacturing and trading
How did Temujin gain the loyalty of his soldiers?
by avoiding strict discipline
by compensating them well
by weakening their own tribal loyalties
by convincing them they were holy warriors
Who defeated the Song dynasty and founded the Yuan dynasty?
Ogodei
Mongke
Kublai Khan
Genghis Khan
What was an effect of the Pax Mongolica?
The Silk Roads were safe.
The four khanates were reunited.
The Chinese people embraced Mongol rule.
Kublai Khan extended the Grand Canal.
Why did Hongwu protect the interests of farmers?
He had been a peasant himself.
He wanted to increase China’s food supply.
Many farmers had supported him politically.
Agricultural products were the most profitable Chinese trade goods.
What caused China to take a conservative turn?
Zhengtong’s concern over potential shipwrecks
Zhengtong’s diplomatic agreement with Europe
Zhengtong’s preference for traditional artistic styles
Zhengtong’s belief that the Chinese had nothing to learn from foreigners
Who led a series of expeditions to gather tribute and demonstrate China’s naval power?
Zheng He
Marco Polo
Timur the Lame
Zhu Yuanzhang
What animals were essential to the Mongols’ culture and identity?
yaks
goats
Who did Kublai Khan employ and send on government missions throughout China?
Yongle
Hongwu
Marco Polo
Genghis Khan
What last remaining territory of the Mongol Empire gained its independence in 1480?
Iraq
China
Korea
Russia
What structure was strengthened and extended during the Ming dynasty?
the Great Wall
the Imperial Palace
the Forbidden City
the Grand Canal
Why did Zhengtong stop Chinese sea voyages?
He thought traveling by land was easier.
He believed the Chinese had nothing to learn from foreigners.
He was afraid that foreigners would attack Chinese ships.
He didn't have the money to fund the expeditions.
Refer to the map of the Mongol Empire, 1294. Which of the following were essential in shaping the Mongols’ culture, character, and identity?
silks
dragons
What effect did Ming emperors after Yongle and the death of Zheng He have on Ming artists?
Artists depicted Zheng He’s voyages and maritime scenes.
Artists took a conservative approach and revived traditional styles.
Artists blended new cultural approaches discovered by Zheng He along his trade routes.
Artists focused on representing historical events and landmarks.
Which Manchurian dynasty overthrew the Ming dynasty of China?
Han
Qin
Qing
Yuan
What caused Japanese rulers to outlaw Christianity in the 17th century?
nativism
liberalism
relativism
Confucianism
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the weakening of Ming China, making it vulnerable to Manchu invasion?
emperor’s death
economic crisis
peasant revolts
political corruption
What explains Kangxi introducing Western ideas and agriculture to China?
He had served as a mercenary soldier in Europe.
He had been educated by Christian Jesuit teachers.
He had visited the Americas and observed New World methods.
He had sailed on Dutch trading missions before becoming emperor.
Who had the most political power under Japan’s Tokugawa shogunate?
the daimyo
the emperor
military generals
samurai warriors
How did Tokugawa shoguns interact with Europeans?
They welcomed European merchants and missionaries.
They ended trade entirely with the Europeans and the Chinese.
How did the Qing dynasty amass huge profits from trade with Europe?
They gave Europeans unrestricted access to Chinese ports.
They negotiated diplomatic relations with British King George III.
They signed a treaty with the Ottomans, settling territory disputes.
They gained control of the market through trade restrictions, then fixed prices.
How did urban growth challenge the Tokugawa shogunate economy?
Farmland and timber became scarce.
Japanese businesses imported too many goods from Europe.
Women wrote haiku poems, and samurai attended Kabuki theater.
People limited their spending, so the government received less sales tax revenue.
How did Japan, under the Tokugawa, differ from many other world powers at the time?
Japan showed more religious tolerance.
Japan placed fewer regulations on business.
Japan’s emperor was an absolute monarch.
Japan did not try to build their empire.
Why did the Qing dynasty have a different language and identity than most Chinese?
They were Russian.
They were Ottoman.
They were Mongolian.
They were Manchurian.
Which of the following was NOT part of the Qing dynasty trade regulations with Europe?
They set prices for trade goods.
They restricted European trade to only one seaport.
They chose which Chinese companies could trade with Europeans.
They sent soldiers to monitor trade at markets, seaports, and distribution centers.
What resulted from the Tokugawa shoguns’ nativist policies?
economic growth
the isolation of Japan
more trade with Europe
the spread of Christianity
Which of the following is an example of how the Manchu influenced Chinese culture after deposing the Ming dynasty?
The Qing maintained Confucianism as the official ideology.
The Qing made Buddhism the official religion of the empire.
What best describes the Qing dynasty’s approach to governing societies they acquired?
They asserted religious and political authority.
They asserted a military presence in conquered countries, but did not interfere with political leadership.
They asserted authority over culture and selected new leaders to govern countries.
They did not assert cultural superiority and allowed countries to remain self-governing.
What was a contributing factor to the Japanese economy’s downturn around the 18th century?
limited land for agriculture and timber
weather patterns leading to a decreased fishing yields
decrease in internal trade within Japan
the failed tax system developed by the shoguns and daimyo
