What features are associated with the dynasties of the Tang (618–907) and Song (960–1279)?
A. economic problems and political violence
B. prosperity, stable government, and advances in farming
C. development of government bureaucracy
D. overseas conquests and colonization
B. prosperity, stable government, and advances in farming
Which of the following groups had the higher social status under the Yuan dynasty?
A.
Song scholar-officials
B.
southern Chinese merchants
C.
northern Chinese nobles
D.
Turks and other Muslims
D. Turks and other Muslims
Read the following quote from Buddhist scripture Dhammapada.“Well-makers lead the water (wherever they like); fletchers bend the arrow; carpenters bend a log of wood; wise people master themselves.”
What central part of Buddhism expressed in the quote appealed to samurai who practiced Zen?
A. patience
B. self-control and discipline
C. purity
D. loyalty and obedience
B. self-control and discipline
Look at the bowl from the Koryo dynasty.What does it reveal about Koryo culture?
A. It was heavily influenced by Japanese culture
B. It developed in opposition to Chinese culture
C. Its porcelain was imported from elsewhere in Southeast Asia
D. It was influenced by China but developed its own unique style
D. It was influenced by China but developed its own unique style
Which belief system spread first from India to China and then to Korea and Japan, helping to create cultural unity in the religion
(1 point)
A. Buddhism
B. Daoism
C. Confucianism
D. Christianity
A. Buddhism
How did Southeast Asia’s geography contribute to the region’s economic development?
A. Much of Southeast Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by high mountains, making it a difficult place to invade.
B. Many Southeast Asian countries were positioned strategically along the Silk Road and therefore developed into trade centers.
C. Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
D. Many Southeast Asian countries were easily accessible by monks and therefore adopted Buddhist culture.