Chinese dynasties

1.

1 point

Korea has frequently served as a cultural bridge between

Cambodia and Vietnam

Thailand and Indonesia

Russia and India

China and Japan

2.

1 point

One way in which the Tang dynasty, the Gupta Empire, and the European Renaissance are similar is that they all included periods of

cultural achievements

economic isolation

religious unity

democratic reforms

3.

1 point

China’s image of itself as the Middle Kingdom is associated with

controlling how contact occurs with other cultures

mixing Western religions with traditional Chinese philosophies

building the Grand Canal to expand trade within China

welcoming foreign ideas and influences

4.

1 point

Which geographic feature has helped isolate China?

Kalahari Desert

Himalaya Mountains

Great Rift Valley

Andes Mountains

5.

1 point

Which geographic factor directly influenced the
early interactions between China and Korea?

tropical savannas

monsoons

arid climate

location

6.

1 point

• The Ming emperor banned the building of large oceangoing ships in 1433.
• The Tokugawa shogun issued the Act of Seclusion in 1636.
One way in which these historical occurrences are similar is that both led to increased

social mobility

globalization

isolation

cultural diffusian

7.

1 point

Which culture is credited with the development
of gunpowder, the abacus, and the compass?

Indian

Persian

Chinese

Japanese

8.

1 point

Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact
rather than an opinion?

The culture of the Tang dynasty was superior to that of the Han dynasty.

China’s best emperors came from the Tang dynasty.

Technical advances would have been greater if the Tang dynasty had lasted longer.

The Tang emperors granted government jobs to scholars who passed examinations.

9.

1 point

Which conclusion about the Grand Canal system in China is true?

Grain could be shipped between Hangzhou and Beijing by the canal.

Coastal ports dominated the canal system.

Troops could easily be moved west of Luoyang on the canals.

The canal system prevented invaders from conquering the dynasties.

10.

1 point

Technological achievements made during the Tang and Song dynasties were important because they

were used to defeat Kublai Khan

led to social equality between men and Women

increased contact with the Americas

contributed to economic growth and cultural advancement

11.

1 point

Which achievements are most closely associated
with the Tang and Song dynasties of China?

chinampas and calendar

wheel and stirrup

mosaics and domes

gunpowder and movable wooden type

12.

1 point

During the Ming dynasty, why did China stop
investing in overseas naval expeditions?

Many foreigners were imitating Chinese culture.

Chinese merchants were threatened by foreign competition.

Chinese leaders saw little value in exploration.

People disagreed with Confucius’s demand for more territory.

13.

1 point

During the Ming dynasty, why did China enjoy a favorable balance of trade with Europe?

The Ming dynasty paid tribute to European traders

The Ming dynasty imported numerous manufactured goods from Europe.

China exported large quantities of opium to European traders.

Chinese silk continued to be in high demand in Europe.

14.

1 point

A major reason for Zheng He’s voyages during the 15th century was to

seal off China’s borders from foreign influence

prove the world was round

promote trade and collect tribute

establish colonies in Africa and India

15.

1 point

The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb of terra cotta soldiers are most closely associated with the

Qin dynasty

Hellenistic culture

Maurya Empire

Persian Empire

16.

1 point

One way in which the Ming dynasty in the early 1400s and the Spanish monarchy in the late 1400s are similar is that both governments

emphasized equal rights for women

encouraged democratic reforms

promoted religious diversity

supported the expansion of overseas trade

17.

1 point

• Foreign rulers were overthrown.
• Admiral Zheng He established trade links.
• Civil service exams were reinstated.
These events in history occurred during the rule of the

Tokugawa shogunate in Japan

Abbasid dynasty in the Middle East

Mughal dynasty in India

Ming dynasty in China

18.

1 point

One similarity between the ancient civilizations in Egypt and in China is that they developed

democratic governments

nomadic lifestyles

written forms of communication

monotheistic belief systems

19.

1 point

Which condition characterized Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire and China after the fall of the Manchu dynasty?

renewed interest in artistic pursuits such as painting and sculpture

weak centralized authority and interference from outsiders

increased construction of roads, bridges, and other public works

democratic rule and a coordinated economic policy

20.

1 point

Which statement about China is a fact rather than
an opinion?

Dynastic governments were highly effective in China.

Flooding was the worst disaster to affect ancient Chinese civilizations.

Early Chinese civilizations were the most important civilizations in the world.

The Mandate of Heaven was an idea developed in ancient China.

21.

1 point

Why is Southeast Asia considered a crossroads?

A number of trade routes intersect.

Large deposits of oil are available.

A single culture is dominant.

Rivers serve as highways.

22.

1 point

Which geographic feature served as a barrier that protected ancient China and was used as an invasion route by the Aryans into ancient India?

deserts

rivers

mountains

plateaus

23.

1 point

“Greek Statues Unearthed in Pompeii”
“Chinese Porcelain Found at Zimbabwe Dig”
“Mixtec Textiles Found Near Aztec Ruins”
Which concept is illustrated by these headlines?

isolationism

cultural diffusion

colonialism

ethnocentrism

24.

1 point

The ancient cultures of both the Incas and the Chinese adapted to the physical geography of their region by

building chariots to protect their open plains against invaders

becoming maritime traders

constructing harbors to encourage exploration

developing terrace farming on hillsides

25.

1 point

Which factor contributed to the fall of the Han dynasty, the fall of the Roman Empire, and the fall of the Abbasid Empire?

invasions by nomadic peoples from Central Asia

demands for religious freedom by Christians

long periods of drought that led to isolation

dependence on slaves to produce manu- factured goods

26.

1 point

The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalism both rely on the idea that

all subjects are equal under the law

harsh laws are needed to control society

religion and government must be brought closer together

governments must provide their people with rights