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Hostile Take Over
What do you believe?
Sing a Song
Everyone loves to Mingle
It sure is Tangy
100
What are rulers during a given period of time called?
a regime
100

What is best subject...

Science, Theatre, Math 

100

How long did my self esteem last

A.D. 960- A.D. 1279

100
What was the first capital of the Ming Dynasty?
Nanjing
100
What was the time period of the Tang Dynasty?
A.D. 618- A.D. 907
200
What does Genghis Khan mean?
“Strong Ruler”
200
What was the purpose of a Civil Service Exam?
To determine who was placed in government positions
200
What did Emperor Taizu do to weaken the Song Dynasty?
He appointed scholars to lead his army.
200
What caused farmers to revolt in the Ming Dynasty?
The Ming Dynasty placed heavy taxes on the farmers.
200
List 4 facts about Empress Wu.
1. She was the only woman in Chinese history to rule by herself. 2. She added more officials to the government. 3. She strengthened the military. 4. She overthrew her son to regain control of the Empire.
300
How long did it take Kublai Khan to conquer the remaining parts of China?
9 years
300
What religion emphasizes self-control as an escape from suffering?
Buddhism
300
What were three important inventions of the Song Dynasty?
Moveable type, gunpowder, and a magnetic compass
300
Who lived in the Forbidden City?
The Ming Emperor and his family
300
List 3 facts about Changan, the capital of the Tang Dynasty.
1. About 1,000,000 people lived there. 2. It was the world’s largest city. 3. It had wide avenues and large markets.
400
What was the name of Kublai Khan’s new Dynasty, and why was it appropriate?
Yuan, it means “the beginning”
400
List three facts about Neo-Confucianism?
1. Politeness, obedience to authority, and improving yourself are key principles. 2. Neo-Confucianism promotes the organization of society into a hierarchy based on the family. 3. Common people maintain peace and prosperity by acting morally and properly.
400
What two crops were important to the Song Dynasty?
rice and tea
400
How successful were the Jesuits in converting the Chinese to Christianity?
The Jesuits did not convince many Chinese to accept Christianity.
400
How did Turkish Nomads effect the Tang Dynasty in the mid A.D. 700’s?
They drove the Tang Armies out of Central Asia and won control of the Silk Road.
500
List four things Genghis Khan did to prepare his nation for conquest.
1. Set out to unify the clans 2. Created a new legal code 3. Formed a group of clan chiefs to help him plan military campaigns 4. Created an army of more than 100,000 warriors
500
List three facts about Confucius?
1. Confucius emphasized respect between father and son. 2. Confucius believed that by ordering society through rules and social hierarchy people could live in peace and prosperity. 3. Confucius emphasized the need for morality in rulers.
500
Why did the Song Dynasty come to an end?
They were conquered by the Mongols.
500
What did the Chinese like about the Jesuits?
The officials were impressed by the Jesuit’s knowledge of science.
500
What are three contributing factors to the fall of the Tang Dynasty?
1. Loss of Control of the Silk Road 2. Revolts by Chinese Farmers 3. Waiting too long to hire help to put down revolts