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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which religion became MOST popular throughout China during the Tang dynasty?
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Catholicism
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which sentence BEST describes the Tang dynasty?
China sponsored sea voyages to explore other continents.
China shrank in size and suffered increases in poverty and disease.
China closed its doors and refused to trade with other civilizations.
China experienced a long period of peace, wealth, and cultural achievements.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a main reason that the leaders of the Tang Dynasty chose to keep the Chinese capital in Ch'ang–an as they developed their imperial state?
It was the only city in China.
The largest section of the army was stationed in the city.
Most Chinese citizens did not want leaders to move the capital city.
The city was strategically located near many of the major trade routes.
- 4. Multiple Choice
How did the leaders of the Tang Dynasty improve laws to help promote the success of the imperial state in China?
The leaders removed all of the old laws and made entirely new laws.
The leaders made all of the laws the same throughout China.
The leaders allowed all Chinese citizens to vote for the laws.
The leaders limited the amount of laws that could exist in China.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is one way that the leaders of the Tang dynasty used taxes to unify China?
They abolished all taxes.
They put high taxes on all Tang citizens.
They made sure peasants did not pay high taxes.
They created a system of taxes that put the rich in power.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What did Tang emperors do to help reunify and expand China?
They forced the country to follow Confucianism.
They conquered all surrounding lands.
They expanded the system of roads and canals.
They created a large system of trade using camel caravans.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of these statements is TRUE about the spread of Buddhism during the Tang dynasty?
Buddhism lost strength during the Period of Disunion after the fall of the Han Dynasty.
Buddhism regained strength after the fall of the Song Dynasty.
Buddhism appealed to more Chinese people during the troubled times.
Buddhism easily spread throughout China because of its similarities to Confucianism.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Buddhism was introduced to China by __________.
missionaries who forced everyone to convert to Buddhism
merchants who exchanged goods and ideas with Tibet
a Chinese prince who gave sermons to his people
traders and missionaries who traveled along the Silk Road
- 9. Multiple Choice
Buddhism was quickly accepted by the Chinese people because, unlike previous religions they had known, Buddhism __________.
embraced people in all social classes and ethnic backgrounds
embraced people only in the upper class of society
embraced people only in the lower class of society
embraced people only in ethnic minority groups
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following choices influenced the Tang Dynasty's establishment of a unified political system in China?
the development of a centralized government and uniform legal system
the development of a unified national culture through education and religion
the development of positive foreign relations with China's trading partners
All of the above
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the MAIN reason the economy prospered during the Tang dynasty?
The construction of the Great Wall increased military readiness.
The revival of the Silk Road increased foreign trade.
The influence of Confucius increased intellectual activities.
The spread of Buddhism increased religious devotion.
- 12. Multiple Choice
How did the leaders of the Song Dynasty build upon the Confucian beliefs in government?
They forced all leaders to become Confucians.
They created more Confucian temples in important cities.
They changed and improved the civil service exam based on Confucianism.
They promoted mainly middle class Confucians to important roles in government.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly shows how a Confucian principle influenced China during the Sung dynasty?
Confucian thought does not recognize social rank, so China was free from class systems.
Confucian thought discourages religious ties, so China's society was less influenced by other religions.
Confucian thought places importance on political obligation, so China's leaders looked at what decisions were best for their people.
Confucian thought says that learning is found in nature, so China did not build up their educational institutions.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Confucianism influenced the development of Chinese society because it promoted mutual responsibility and obligation between which groups of people?
rulers and subjects
husbands and wives
parents and children
All of the above
- 15. Multiple Choice
Confucianism influenced the development of Chinese society because many people were able to relate to the virtues taught by this philosophy.
Which of the following choices was NOT a virtue taught by Confucianism?
A person should be respectful and obedient to his elders.
A person should only be concerned about the welfare of others.
A person should be honest and possess a sense of duty.
A person should only be concerned with honoring the Emperor of China.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a major technological improvement that made sailing safer and faster during age of the Tang and Song dynasty?
The creation of the steam motor.
The use of gigantic ships powered by sail and oars.
The creation of maps to show sailors where to travel.
The construction of square sails.
- 17. Multiple Choice
During the Song Dynasty, commercialism developed along the coast through the use of Chinese sailing ships called __________.
junks
bamboo boats
bark boats
sailboats
- 18. Multiple Choice
Due to the introduction of fast ripening rice in 1011 B.C., China experienced a boom in __________, which supported its growth in __________.
religion; agriculture
agriculture; leisure activities
agriculture; the production of silk
agriculture; population
- 19. Multiple Choice
The roads and waterways built during the Tang and Song Dynasties enabled an extensive system of __________ to develop as well as allowing __________ to spread throughout China.
exporting; shipping
roads; waterways
trade; ideas
shipping; food
- 20. Multiple Choice
Although many countries used coins as currency, it was during the Tang and Song Dynasties that China became the first country to __________.
use the barter system
print paper money
trade with foreign countries
use ships to trade
- 21. Multiple Choice
Due to the need for a more efficient system of trade, the governments of the Tang and Song Dynasties developed and printed the world's first __________.
books
newspapers
paper currency
Buddhist scriptures
- 22. Multiple Choice
During the Song Dynasty, China's economy experienced a boom in agriculture due to the introduction of fast ripening rice.
As a surplus of rice developed, the __________ also developed in order to sell the surplus rice.
merchant class
lower class
wealthy class
advertising class
- 23. Multiple Choice
Based on the map above and your knowledge of geography, identify the major river marked "D"?
Yangtze River [Chang]
Euphrates River
Yellow River [Huang]
Tigris River
- 24. Multiple Choice
Based on the map above and your knowledge of geography, identify the major river marked "E"?
Yangtze River [Chang]
Euphrates River
Yellow River [Huang]
Tigris River
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of these two areas did the Tang Dynasty reunite during the 600s to 900s?
A and B
B and C
C and D
A and C
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