General
Which dynasty marked the end of the Six Dynasties period, thus reunifying China?
Sui
What did Buddhism offer the people of China that Confucianism did not thus making Buddhism a religion and not just a philosophy?
Buddhism taught that people can eventually escape suffering, achieve peace, and go to an afterlife of paradise.
What factors helped Chinese farming reach new heights?
improvements in irrigation techniques and a new fast-ripening rice
What is the significance of gunpowder’s impact on human history?
It has changed how wars are fought.
Who were the only non-Chinese people to create an empire in China?
Mongols
What was the purpose of the Grand Canal?
to connect the north and the south with a waterway used for trade
In Confucianism teachings, which of the following is NOT one of the five relationships the code of behavior revolves around?
neighbor and neighbor
What agriculture advancement involved leveling off sections of hillsides to create usable farmland?
terrace/step
Which Chinese invention left a legacy of advancements in navigation?
magnetic compass
What was the Mongols' greatest achievement before they captured China's imperial capital?
Conquered most of Asia.
How were scholar-officials chosen to be members of the government/civil service?
They had to take and pass difficult examinations.
True or False: According to Confucianism, young people should not obey their elders.
False
How many times a year did the newly discovered fast ripening rice yield a harvest?
2-3
Why was paper making such an important invention by the Chinese?
It provided a reliable means to accurately record and transmit information.
Which of Genghis Khan's grandsons was the leader of the Mongols and began the Yuan Dynasty in China?
Kublai Khan
Which was NOT a benefit of becoming a scholar-official?
They were above the law and received no penalties for breaking the laws.
Which Chinese invention is a thin pottery used for both decoration and storage?
porcelain
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the downfall of the Yuan (Mongol) dynasty?
Korean peasants rose up and overthrew the Yuan leaders.
Which Chinese advancement led to the prevention of disease similar to how diseases are prevented today?
inoculations/vaccines