Traveled around China from 1271 to 1295 and chronicled his experiences for Europeans
Marco Polo
100
Three crops that were grown during the Song dynasty
cotton, tea, and rice
100
Three Chinese inventions during the Tang and Song dynasties
gunpowder, celadon glazed porcelain, and paper money
100
The religion that became the official state philosophy during the Han dynasty
Confucianism
200
China has invaded _____ many time but has been unable to occupy its territory permanently
Korea
200
The Chinese people disliked being ruled by the _____ who established the first foreign dynasty to control all of China
Mongols
200
The Chinese resented the rulers of the Yuan dynasty because
they were considered to be uncivilized foreigners
200
This product was so valued by the Chinese that they tried to keep its method of production secret
silk
200
The years 220 to 589 are called the Period of Disunion in Chinese history because
The country had no central authority after the fall of the Han dynasty
300
The kingdom that reunited Korea by driving out the Chinese in 680
Silla
300
Confucius believed this was the best way to ensure an ordered society
by people respecting the rights of others and acting properly
300
This dynasty reunited China after the period of Disunion
Sui
300
Chinese farmers were able to increase agricultural production by using the ______ which improved irrigation and allowed more land to be farmed
dragon back bone pump
300
Buddhism spread quickly throughout China during the Period of Disunion because
People were attracted to Buddhism's message of attaining peace
400
An accurate statement that describes the relationship between China and Vietnam throughout much of Vietnam's history
China has conquered and occupied Vietnam many times, imposing its culture on the Vietnam people.
400
The purpose of Zheng He's voyages during the Ming dynasty
To demonstrate the power of the Ming empire
400
Accurately describes a scholar-official during the Song dynasty
He was respected for his intelligence and ethical behavior
400
The result of the Chinese invention of movable type printing
The number of books that could be produced increased
400
China changed under the Ming emperors ______
the country isolated itself from outside influences
500
The Forbidden City was so named because
it was forbidden for Chinese commoners to enter
500
Chinese leader who defeated the Mongols and founded the Ming dynasty
Zhu Yuanzhang
500
Three ways the Tang and Song dynasties are similar
- there were many cultural achievements
- they ruled for approximately three centuries
- they claimed to rule by the Mandate of Heaven
500
To become a scholar-official during the Song dynasty a person needed to
- memorize entire Confucian texts
- study for civil service examination often for many years
- complete the civil service examination, which may last for three days
500
Three things Koreans adopted from China
writing system, farming methods, and bureaucratic government