Dynasties
Which dynasty lasted almost 300 years and restored the strong central government?
Tang
Which invention made navigation more accurate?
Magnetic compass
What key term is used to describe how Mongols struck fear in their enemies?
Terror
The civil service examinations were based on the teachings of which philosopher?
Confucius
Which three religions/philosophies were blended to form Neo-Confucianism?
Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism
Which dynasty built the Grand Canal and repaired the Great Wall?
Sui
Which invention was used in weapons and fireworks?
Gunpowder
Who was the leader who united the northern clans to create the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
People who did well on the exams were given jobs with what title?
Scholar-official
Why was Buddhism popular in China?
The Chinese people wanted to escape from suffering.
Which dynasty encouraged arts and overseas exploration?
Ming
Which invention made farming easier?
Steel plow (harrow)
The Mongols were skilled at using what kinds of weapons?
Swords, spears, OR bow and arrow
These exams were biased to be easier for which people?
Wealthy people
Why did some people oppose Buddhism?
Some believed it was the enemy of Confucianism OR monasteries/temples were too wealthy.
Which dynasty was ruled by Mongol leaders?
Yuan
Which invention made it faster and easier to produce books and paper money?
Woodblock printing
Mongols raised what kind of animal for battle?
Horses
Which dynasty stopped using the civil service exams?
Yuan dynasty
The basic belief system of Daoism has to do with the connection between humans and what?
Nature
Which dynasty moved the capital south for protection against northern invaders?
Song
Which invention made it easier to steer a ship?
Rudder
Who was the Mongol leader who took complete control of China and created the Yuan dynasty?
Kublai Khan
Which dynasty opened the CSE up to peasants?
Ming
Many Mongols converted to Buddhism and what other religion?
Islam