China Common Assessment Review

7.20

100

Which dynasty was viewed as the golden age of Chinese civilization? A. Ming Dynasty B. Yuan Dynasty C. Tang Dynasty D. Song Dynasty

C. Tang Dynasty

200

11. Which religion began to spread in China before reunification and comforted people teaching that one can escape from suffering and achieve peace? A. Judaism B. Christianity C. Evangelism D. Buddhism

D. Buddhism

300

22. How did Buddhism become widely spread during the Tang Dynasty? A. It was taught by Confucius B. It was taught by Marco Polo C. It was carried along by merchants D. It was forced upon conquered people

C. It was carried along by merchants

400

27. One of the three major religions of China which originated in India. A) Confucianism B) Taoism C) Buddhism D) Shinto

C. Buddhism

500

17. Who founded Buddhism? A. Laozi B. Confucius C. Siddhartha Gautama D. Zhu Xi

C. Siddhartha Gautama

7.21

100

1. Which option best explains how Confucianism and Islam are similar to each other? A) Confucianism and Islam both had moral standards, a certain way to live rightly. B) Confucianism and Islam are both religions C) Confucianism and Islam are both philosophies D) Confucianism and Islam both require a certain amount of daily prayers.

A) Confucianism and Islam both had moral standards, a certain way to live rightly.

200

34. Which option best explains why a government might want its citizens to be Confucians? A) Because Confucius taught that citizens should give more tax money to the government B) Because Confucius taught that men should join the military and help expand the empire and the emperor’s power and wealth. C) Because Confucius taught that people should be good citizens in their country, obey the government, and do good to others. He believed in a strong & organized central government. D) Because Confucius taught that the emperor was a god and the people should give him their undivided loyalty, attention, and wealth unquestionably

C) Because Confucius taught that people should be good citizens in their country, obey the government, and do good to others. He believed in a strong & organized central government.

300

9. The Chinese philosophy, ___________________ focused heavily on ethics, or proper behavior. A. Nihilism B. Confucianism C. Monotheism D. Polytheism

B. Confucianism

400

13. Which of the following belief systems had the strongest support from the Chinese government? A. Buddhism B. Confucianism C. Daoism D. Christianity

B. Confucianism

500

Which option best explains the impact of Confucianism on China? A) His teachings became the basic way of thinking in China for over two thousand years. B) His teachings became the basis of Civil Service exams for government positions. C) Confucianism spread into Europe and the Middle East and was widely accepted for centuries D. Both A and B

D. Both A and B

7.22 & 7.23

100

8. The _______________ dynasty invented the world’s first system of paper money which proved to be much more convenient than coins. A. Yuan C. Tang B. U.S. D. Song

D. Song

200

12. Which of the following inventions proved to be of great value to European sailors? A. Tea B. Compass C. Gunpowder D. Paper

B. Compass

300

21. The _______________ dynasty invented a mixture of powders known as gunpowder to be used in guns and explosives. A. Tang C. Song B. Yuan D. Arlington

C. Song

400

24. How did Chinese inventions such as gunpowder, paper, and the compass reach Europe? A. They were traded first to Muslims who then traded with Europe B. They were traded directly with European explorers. C. They were introduced by Chinese merchants traveling to Europe. D. They did not; Europeans invented these things independently

A. They were traded first to Muslims who then traded with Europe

500

38. Which invention of the Song Dynasty has changed the way people traded and still has an impact today? a) The magnetic compass b) Paper money c) Porcelain d) Rockets

b) Paper money

7.24

100

2. 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.

200

5. Who unified the Mongol clans, built a large army, and created a new legal code? A. Empress Wu B. Genghis Khan C. Kublai Khan D. Marco Polo

B. Genghis Khan

300

19. What was the group of nomad warriors who were unified by Ghengis Khan and invaded Russia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Baghdad and Northern China? A. Vandals B. Visigoths C. Mongols D. Mughals

C. Mongols

400

26. Which of the following is true about the Yuan Dynasty? A) It was a Mongol-led dynasty established by Kublai Khan B) It was a Mongol-led dynasty established by Genghis Khan C) The leaders of the dynasty were Chinese but had betrayed the Chinese to the Mongols D) None of the above

A) It was a Mongol-led dynasty established by Kublai Khan

500

39. Why did the Mongols care about reviving the Silk Road? (7.23) a. They felt sorry for the merchants. b. They wanted to use the Silk Road as a highway. c. They wanted to tax trade. d. They believed that doing so would bring them fame and glory.

c. They wanted to tax trade.

7.26

100

16. What famous Chinese explorer sailed around the world with a fleet of ships on seven grand voyages introducing the world to China? A. Genghis Khan B. Prince Shotoku C. Zheng He D. Empress Wu

C. Zheng He

200

18. Why did China eventually turn "inward" and embrace isolationist policies during the Ming Dynasty? A. China thought that it had everything it needed B. China saw foreigners as a threat to Chinese culture C. The Silk Road became too dangerous to travel on D. All of the above

B. China saw foreigners as a threat to Chinese culture

300

30. A giant palace build in the center of Beijing city by an Emperor of the Ming Dynasty A) The Great Wall B) The Forbidden City C) The Foreboding City D) Both A & B

B) The Forbidden City

400

31. A wall spanning 5,500 miles built along the northern border of China to keep out the Mongols. A) Great Wall of China B) Hadrian’s Wall C) Forbidden Wall D) The Berlin Wall

A) Great Wall of China

500

35. The Ming Dynasty is remembered for their building accomplishments. Which of the following is NOT a building accomplishment of the Ming Dynasty. A) Rebuilding/Extending the Great Wall B) The Forbidden City C) Reconstructing the Grand Canal D) Building a bridge from China to Japan

D) Building a bridge from China to Japan