Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty was also known as the '______ Age'.
Golden
The establishment of the Song Dynasty brought China to one of its heights economically, artistically, and intellectually in what three areas?
Agriculture, Technology, Commerce
List at least one reason the Great Wall of China was built.
Possible answers:
Protection against raids and invasions by various nomadic groups
Regulation of trade
Control of immigration and emigration in and out of the country
Defensive troop barracks
What percentage of Japan's population practice Shintoism?
54%
What years did the Song dynasty rule?
960 AD-1234 AD
True or False: Gunpowder was first used for fireworks but by Song era began being used for bombs, rockets and other weapons.
True
What did a Chinese citizen have to do in order to become a scholar-official?
Earn their academic degree by passing the imperial examinations.
In the Shinto religion, spirits of nature are called _____.
Kami
What was the name of the family that ruled the Song Dynasty?
The Zhao Family
The Song Dynasty issued a new currency system during its rule. What was this new currency system based on?
Paper currency
What was the name of the American philosopher and historian that said:
"The record of these scholar-gentlemen has been a worthy one. It was good enough to be praised and imitated in 18th century Europe..."
Charles Alexander Moore
Shinto is a combination of two words in Japanese. What do those two words mean and what does the word 'Shinto' literally translate to?
Shin-gods or spirits
to-way or path
Shinto-'The Way of the Gods'
What were the values of Neo-Confucianism?
Loving everybody, being social, and setting your personal bar high
Flooded fields where rice is grown are called ______.
In 1420 the emperor of the Ming dynasty moved China's capital north in an effort to consolidate his control over the throne. What was the name of the vast complex of palaces and administrative buildings covering roughly 178 acres that was built on this new site?
The Forbidden City
What is the main theme in the Shinto religion?
Love and reverence for natural artifacts and processes.
How did the Song Dynasty obtain more power?
By overthrowing military oppositions and establishing a strong economy
Why did crop production greatly increase during the Song Dynasty? List as many reasons you can think of.
The song dynasty moved its capital to the south where the rice grew better in the humid condition.
Farmers began using advancements in technology like irrigation systems, pumps, and water control devices, as well as the development of fast-ripening rice.
Why was it called the Forbidden City?
Access into the city was restricted to the imperial family and those who had business with them.
Around what year was Buddhism introduced to Japan?
a. 640 AD
b. 552 AD
c. 1234 AD
d. 2018 AD
b. 552 AD