Deck 3: Interaction and Adaptation on the Sinitic Rim: Korea, Japan, and Vietnam to the Mongol Era

Question 1

The earliest known Korean state was ________.

A) Kaya
B) Silla
C) Koguryo
D) Choson

Answer 1

D

Question 2

-Looking at Map 3.1, Koguryo's territory was ________ compared to modern Korea.

A) about half
B) roughly the same
C) somewhat smaller
D) much greater

Answer 2

D

Question 3

-In looking at the Pulguksa Temple, it is clear that Buddhism came to Korea via ________.

A) Southeast Asia
B) Japan
C) India
D) China

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Compared to contemporary China, Korea of the Three Kingdoms era was more ________.

A) open to Buddhist influence
B) urbanized
C) socially stratified
D) technologically advanced

Question 5

In Korea, adoption of Han traditions was promoted by rulers ________.

A) to support their imperial ambitions
B) to offset the power of Buddhist monasteries
C) to promote education
D) for the material benefits such traditions brought

Question 6

Which of these best summarizes the hybridization theory of settlement in Japan?

A) Settlement in Japan developed into a hybrid farming-fishing culture.
B) Culture in Japan was a blend of Chinese and Japanese traditions.
C) Japan was settled in two waves by two distinct peoples.
D) Immigrants from China created a hybrid culture in Japan.

Question 7

The Taika Reform in Japan was based on ________.

A) Shinto traditions
B) Chinese imperial traditions
C) anti-foreign reactions
D) commercial expansion

Question 8

The decline in central power in Japan in the twelfth century was the result of the ________.

A) failure of Champa rice
B) Mongol invasion
C) growing power of the uji
D) emphasis on Chinese traditions

Question 9

As elsewhere, Confucianism had a(n) ________ impact on the roles of women in Japan.

A) insignificant
B) negative
C) complex
D) positive

Question 10

Which of these are an integral part of Shinto?

A) bodhisattvas
B) daimyo
C) kami
D) uji

Question 11

Nichiren is a key figure in ________ Buddhism in Japan.

A) Tendai
B) Shingon
C) Zen
D) Pure Land

Question 12

Historically, the use of katakana and hiragana divided along ________ lines.

A) political
B) racial
C) religious
D) gender

Question 13

In understanding the influence of China and India in Vietnam, the concept of the people's agency gives greater weight to the role of ________.

A) the Chinese
B) the Vietnamese
C) Confucian ideals
D) Buddhism

Question 14

The Hoabinhian period saw the introduction of ________ to Vietnam.

A) bronze working
B) fishing
C) farming
D) Confucianism

Question 15

Chinese cultural influence on Vietnam ________ compared to similar developments in Korea.

A) was unlike
B) followed a similar pattern
C) was identical
D) was much more extensive

Question 16

The revolt led by the Trung sisters represents ________ in Vietnam.

A) anti-Chinese sentiment
B) a successful independence movement
C) the dominance of the Confucian elites
D) reactions to Buddhism

Question 17

The reign of Dinh Bo Linh represents ________ change in Vietnamese history.

A) religious
B) cultural
C) social
D) political

Question 18

Local affairs in Vietnam were controlled by ________.

A) villagers
B) the scholar-gentry
C) local and imperial leaders
D) imperial leaders

Question 19

In Vietnam, the influence of Confucian traditions on women was mitigated by opportunities offered by ________.

A) the arts
B) Buddhism
C) Shinto
D) the court

Question 20

The chu nom in Vietnam was based on ________ characters.

A) Korean
B) Indian
C) Chinese
D) Japanese