Question 1
A)
What features are associated with the dynasties of the Tang (618–907) and Song (960–1279)?
(1 point)
Responses
economic problems and political violence
economic problems and political violence
prosperity, stable government, and advances in farming
prosperity, stable government, and advances in farming
development of government bureaucracy
development of government bureaucracy
overseas conquests and colonization
overseas conquests and colonization
Question 2
A)
Which of the following groups had the higher social status under the Yuan dynasty?
(1 point)
Responses
Song scholar-officials
Song scholar-officials
southern Chinese merchants
southern Chinese merchants
northern Chinese nobles
northern Chinese nobles
Turks and other Muslims
Turks and other Muslims
Question 3
A)
What effect did the law code of 702 have on Japan?
(1 point)
Responses
It strengthened the power of the clans.
It strengthened the power of the clans.
It made the leader of the Yamato clan emperor of the entire country.
It made the leader of the Yamato clan emperor of the entire country.
It made Buddhism the state religion.
It made Buddhism the state religion.
It outlawed the clans.
It outlawed the clans.
Question 4
A)
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?
(1 point)
Responses
patience
patience
self-control and discipline
self-control and discipline
purity
purity
loyalty and obedience
loyalty and obedience
Question 5
A)
Look at the bowl from the Koryo dynasty.
A blue-green glazed porcelain bowl with flowers painted on its sides is shown.
What does it reveal about Korean culture?
(1 point)
Responses
It was heavily influenced by Japanese culture.
It was heavily influenced by Japanese culture.
It developed in opposition to Chinese culture.
It developed in opposition to Chinese culture.
Its porcelain was imported from elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
Its porcelain was imported from elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
It was influenced by China but developed its own unique style.
It was influenced by China but developed its own unique style.
Question 6
A)
Which belief system spread first from India to China and then to Korea and Japan, helping to create cultural unity in the region?
(1 point)
Responses
Buddhism
Buddhism
Daoism
Daoism
Confucianism
Confucianism
Christianity
Christianity
Question 7
A)
How did Southeast Asia’s geography contribute to the region’s economic development?
(1 point)
Responses
Much of Southeast Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by high mountains, making it a difficult place to invade.
Much of Southeast Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by high mountains, making it a difficult place to invade.
Many Southeast Asian countries depended on their plentiful gold supply to make them wealthy.
Many Southeast Asian countries depended on their plentiful gold supply to make them wealthy.
Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
Many Southeast Asian countries were easily accessible by monks and therefore adopted Buddhist culture.
Many Southeast Asian countries were easily accessible by monks and therefore adopted Buddhist culture.
Question 8
A)
What factor contributed to Genghis Khan’s expansion of the Mongol empire?
(1 point)
Responses
He expanded trade routes by building a complex system of canals and waterways.
He expanded trade routes by building a complex system of canals and waterways.
He led a ruthless military into foreign land, using powerful weapons to break down city walls.
He led a ruthless military into foreign land, using powerful weapons to break down city walls.
He established a new social order that led to the creation of a stable government.
He established a new social order that led to the creation of a stable government.
Inventions and innovations during his time of leadership helped industries to grow.
Inventions and innovations during his time of leadership helped industries to grow.
Question 9
A)
Which elements of Chinese culture spread throughout the world? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
gunpowder
gunpowder
Hinduism
Hinduism
feudalism
feudalism
Buddhism
Buddhism
celadon
celadon
Question 10
A)
Which of the following statements MOST accurately represents settlement and geography of Japan? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
The western border of the Japanese peninsula is the most densely populated.
The western border of the Japanese peninsula is the most densely populated.
Japan relies heavily on food sources from the ocean.
Japan relies heavily on food sources from the ocean.
The climate along the coast is much hotter than inland plains.
The climate along the coast is much hotter than inland plains.
Inland Japan is mostly mountainous and volcanic and not good for farming.
Inland Japan is mostly mountainous and volcanic and not good for farming.
Japan's close proximity to China's border made it a center for trade.
Japan's close proximity to China's border made it a center for trade.
Question 11
A)
Of the following statements, which one MOST accurately represents the major difference between the Japanese and European feudal systems?
(1 point)
Responses
In Europe, feudal lords protected peasants in exchange for part of their crops. In Japan, feudal lords protected peasants without asking anything in return.
In Europe, feudal lords protected peasants in exchange for part of their crops. In Japan, feudal lords protected peasants without asking anything in return.
Most Europeans shared one religion. The Japanese practiced several different religions.
Most Europeans shared one religion. The Japanese practiced several different religions.
European knights followed a code of behavior. Japanese samurai did not.
European knights followed a code of behavior. Japanese samurai did not.
Japan had powerful noble landowners. In Europe, only the Catholic Church could own land.
Japan had powerful noble landowners. In Europe, only the Catholic Church could own land.
Question 12
A)
Japanese Shinto believed that kami spirits could be found in what kinds of objects? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
rivers
rivers
scriptures
scriptures
trees
trees
sculptures
sculptures
paintings
paintings
Question 13
A)
In what aspects of Japanese culture would you find influence of Chinese culture? Select the three correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
gardening
gardening
currency
currency
scroll painting
scroll painting
social structure
social structure
government
government
Question 14
A)
Of the following statements, which one MOST accurately represents Koryo culture?
(1 point)
Responses
Traditional dress of Korean women mirrored that of Chinese women.
Traditional dress of Korean women mirrored that of Chinese women.
Civil service exams and government jobs were open to all Koreans.
Civil service exams and government jobs were open to all Koreans.
Only aristocrats could own property in Korea.
Only aristocrats could own property in Korea.
Koreans had their own unique religion and discouraged people from practicing Buddhism.
Koreans had their own unique religion and discouraged people from practicing Buddhism.
Question 15
A)
Which statement MOST accurately represents the Kingdom of Silla?
(1 point)
Responses
The Silla were economically and culturally advanced.
The Silla were economically and culturally advanced.
The Silla's powerful military helped to defeat the Mongols in China.
The Silla's powerful military helped to defeat the Mongols in China.
The Silla adapted a government similar to the Japanese feudal system.
The Silla adapted a government similar to the Japanese feudal system.
Art and architecture of the Silla culture can be seen throughout China.
Art and architecture of the Silla culture can be seen throughout China.
Question 16
A)
How did Ming emperors try to erase Mongol influence on China? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
They restored the civil service system.
They restored the civil service system.
They embraced foreign trade.
They embraced foreign trade.
They became suspicious of foreign visitors.
They became suspicious of foreign visitors.
They rejected Confucian values.
They rejected Confucian values.
They moved the capital to Hangzhou.
They moved the capital to Hangzhou.
Questio
n 1: prosperity, stable government, and advances in farming
Question 2: Turks and other Muslims
Question 3: It made the leader of the Yamato clan emperor of the entire country.
Question 4: self-control and discipline
Question 5: It was influenced by China but developed its own unique style.
Question 6: Buddhism
Question 7: Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
Question 8: He led a ruthless military into foreign land, using powerful weapons to break down city walls.
Question 9: gunpowder, Buddhism
Question 10: Japan relies heavily on food sources from the ocean, Inland Japan is mostly mountainous and volcanic and not good for farming.
Question 11: In Europe, feudal lords protected peasants in exchange for part of their crops. In Japan, feudal lords protected peasants without asking anything in return.
Question 12: rivers, trees
Question 13: currency, government, social structure
Question 14: Traditional dress of Korean women mirrored that of Chinese women.
Question 15: The Silla were economically and culturally advanced.
Question 16: They restored the civil service system, They became suspicious of foreign visitors.