Lesson 1: China Reunites
Which list shows the correct order of the spread of Buddhism in Asia?
A. China, Japan, Kores
B. China, Korea, Japan
C. Korea, China, Japan
D. Korea, Japan, China
B. China, Korea, Japan
The Chinese discovered that they could use which substance to heat things and make steel?
A. coal
B. gunpowder
C. oil
D. wood
Early in their history, Mongols were known for the ability to
A. navigate the seas by mapping the stars.
B. grow wheat.
C. make fine jewelry and craft items for trade.
D. use horses for fighting.
D. use horses for fighting.
How many years did the Ming dynasty rule China?
A. 100
B. 300
C. 500
D. 1,000
B. 300
According to Confucius, what do good governments depend on?
A. educated citizens
B. frugal rulers
C. powerful military
D. wise leader
D. wise leaders
Knowing it would grow well in poor soil, the Song introduced a new variety of which crop?
A. corn
B. rice
C. silk
D. tea
B. rice
The Mongol Empire was known as the largest empire the world had ever known.
A. cultural
B. land
C. military
D. trade
B. land
What were Chinese sailing ships called?
A. brigs
B. caravels
C. junks
D. schooners
C. junks
Many Chinese thought that Buddhist monks and nuns weakened respect for family life because they were not allowed to
A. eat rice
B. leave their temple
C. live with family
D. marry
D. marry
In the Song dynasty, the Chinese economy grew when they printed
A. books
B. maps
C. newspapers
D. paper currency
D. paper currency
By 1279, this Mongol ruler had completed the conquest of China.
A. Alexander the Great
B. Genghis Khan
C. Kublai Khan
D. Marco Polo
C. Kublai Khab
Zheng He’s voyages took him to
A. the Americas
B. Europe
C. Japan and Korea
D. Southeast Asia, India, and East Africa
D. Southeast Asia, India, and East Africa
Many people became Buddhists in China during the 100s c.e. because
A. Buddhism provided a strong, stable government
B. monasteries were peaceful places.
C. they feared Confucianism
D. they wanted to seek peace and avoid suffering during a difficult, violent time
D. they wanted to seek peace and avoid suffering during a difficult, violent time
During the Tang period, trade improved because of the reopening of the Silk Road and the opening of
A. gold mines
B. larger caravans
C. new seaports
D. the Porcelain Road
C. new seaports
Merchants flocked to Quanzhou because it was
A. an official Chinese trade city
B. China's main silk-producing city
C. the capital of the Yuan dynasty
D. located on the Yellow River
A. an official Chinese trade city
Which country was the first to make direct contact with China after Marco Polo?
A. England
B. Italy
C. Portugal
D. Spain
C. Portugal
trade route that had a major impact on the Chinese economy
(Hint: S_____ R______)
Silk Road
art of writing characters beautifully
(Hint: C___graphy)
Calligraphy
famous Italian traveler who was among the first Europeans to visit and write about China
(Hint: M_____ P_____)
Marco Polo
Why did the Ming dynasty eventually collapse?
A. Dishonest officials took over the country.
B. Government under Ming emperors was too harsh
C. Trade between Europe and China declined
D. Too many European ideas reached China.
A. Dishonest officials took over the country.