Geography
Where did the Tang Dynasty expand their land?
(2 correct)
(a) Northern Vietnam
(b) Japan
(c) Mongolia
(d) Korea
Northern Vietnam and Korea are the correct answers. The Tang Dynasty expanded their territory past the west all the way to Afghanistan.
Which religion was first introduced to Ancient China during the Tang Dynasty via the Silk Road?
The correct answer is Buddhism. Originated in India, it was first introduced to China during the rule of the Tang Dynasty.
What are some of the Tang Dynasties biggest achievements? (Name at least 2)
Gas stoves, gunpowder, the compass, & the printing press.
The Tang Dynasty was a...
a) an Oligarchy
b) a Monarchy
c) a Dictatorship
d) a Democracy
The correct answer is b) a Monarchy. Ancient China was mostly/always ruled by an emperor or empress.
The Tang Dynasty gained everything from silk to horses through this ancient trade route.
The Tang Dynasty befitted greatly from the Silk Road, which they helped in reopening for the first time since the Han Dynasty.
What are the two main rivers of the Tang Dynasty?
(a) Lancang River
(b) Huaihe River
(c) Yangtze River
(d) Yellow River
The correct answers are the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. These rivers were really important for agriculture and travel, both stretching over 3000 miles with the Yellow River in the north and the Yangtze River in the south.
Why did the Tang Dynasty not support Buddhism? (Name 1 reson)
The Tang Dynasty did not support Buddhism because it was foreign, because the monks didn't pay taxes, and because it was becoming a very, very powerful force in China. In 845, the repression of Chinese Buddhism began.
The time of the Tang Dynasties rule was considered Ancient China's _______.
It was considered Ancient China's Golden Age.
The Tang Dynasty was after which dynasty time period?
The Tang Dynasty followed the Sui Dynasty.
What type of worker was often engaged in weaving and pottery?
Artists & Craftspeople were extremely important in the Tang Dynasty's economy and produced goods for both domestic use and export.
A geographic feature that helped the Tang Dynasty with trading from the Silk Road.
The Gobi Desert is a relatively flat area which allowed the Tang Dynasty to have more routes and an easier path to trade using the Silk Road.
The official religion was:
a) Buddhism
b) Confucianism
c) Taoism
The correct answer is a) Taoism, aka Daoism. During the Tang Dynasty, Taoism enjoyed special patronage. Because Laozi's (one of the philosophers who founded Taoism) surname is Li, identical to that of the Tang ruling house, the emperors revered Laozi as one of their ancestors and supported the development of Taoism.
What was the main way of printing in Ancient China? (ex. moveable type printing, you cannot say this as your answer)
The Tang Dynasty was before which dynasty time period?
The Tang Dynasty came after the Song Dynasty.
What metal coins did the Tang Government issue to help trade and commerce?
a) Gold Coins
b) Silver Coins
c) Bronze Coins
d) Copper Coins
The correct answer is d) Copper coins, which were made of copper because copper was plentiful, and that were created to make trading and commerce easier.
Why is the capital, Chang'an, so important to the Tang Dynasty's geography?
1) diversity
2) population
3) economy
4) none of the above
The correct answer is diversity. Tang Dynasty's capital Chang'an, now known as present day Xi'an, played a crucial role because that was where many people from the empire and beyond would gather and share their thoughts and ideas.
What belief system, emphasizes respect for hierarchy and social order, and was also influential during the Tang Dynasty (although Buddhism and Taoism were more dominant in religious life)?
The Tang Dynasty’s examination system for selecting government officials was based on which traditional Chinese philosophy?
The Tang Dynasty's system for selecting government officials was based on Confucianism to ensure a common knowledge of writing, Chinese classics, and literary style among state officials.
Who played a significant role in the founding of the Tang Dynasty?
a) Emperor Gaozu (Li Yuan)
b) Empress Wu Zetian
c) Li Shimin (Emperor Taizong
d) A combination of military leaders and political figures.
The throne was taken by Empress Wu Zetian, who took the imperial throne in 690 CE. Emperor Ruizong was kept under house arrest throughout the majority of his rule. Disappointed in her son's lacking ability to lead the kingdom, Wu forced him to abdicate the throne and relinquish power to her. She claimed the title of Empress Zetian in 690 C.E.
What were some of the things that the Tang Dynasty grew and sold? (Name at least 1)
- Garlic
- Peaches
- Soybeans
- Tea
- Spices
The 7 year drought which occurred during the Tang dynasty was devastating to many of the people living there. What were some of the impacts of the drought?(name at least one)
- food and water shortage
- agriculture failure
- rebellions
- social unrest
What Taoist practice, involves seeking immortality or spiritual enlightenment, and saw an increase in popularity during the Tang Dynasty?
The correct answer is Alchemy.
Which form of art did the Tang Dynasty see a rise of? (hint: it's a type of painting)
Landscape Painting, because it "embodied the feeling of longing to escape your world to go commune with nature."
What was the Tang Code?
The Tang Code was a legal code, formulated in 624 CE, combined earlier laws and imperial edicts into a detailed framework and served as a model for future Chinese dynasties, balancing severity and leniency while focusing on human morals and ethics.
The capital city of the Tang Dynasty was...
a) Chang'an
b) Luoyang
c) Kaifeng
d) Zhenxun
The correct answer is a) Chang'an, which became a major hub for politics, trade, and culture.