Question 1

Before the sixth century C.E., the Chinese maintained imperial unity while the Europeans did not for all of the following reasons except (Global Perspective, pp. 192-193)

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D

Question 2

All of the following constituted principle threats to the Tang state except the

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The Japanese did not constitute a principal threat to the Tang state. The Tang Dynasty (618-907) faced significant threats from the Tibetans, Turks, and various nomadic tribes from the north, including those from Manchuria, but Japan was not among the major external threats to the Tang Dynasty during this period.

Question 3

The high point of Buddhism in China was during the

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The high point of Buddhism in China was during the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD), a period marked by the flourishing of Buddhist art, literature, and the establishment of many temples and monasteries across the country. This era is renowned for its open acceptance and promotion of Buddhism, which significantly influenced Chinese culture and society.

Question 4

The primary geopolitical difference between the Northern and the Southern Song dynasties can best be described as (Map 8-3, p. 203)

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Question 5

About how many Mongols lived in China during the Yuan period?

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During the Yuan period, it is estimated that about 400,000 Mongols lived in China. This relatively small number ruled over a vast population of Chinese and other ethnic groups, illustrating the Mongol Empire's extensive reach and control.

Question 6

Discuss the general trends in world history from 500 to 1500. What were the general patterns of the Chinese, Persian, and Indian development? How did the Arab invasions affect world history? Why did Europe fail to unite? 
Conceptual

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Question 7

What is the importance of the Sui dynasty to the Tang dynasty? What former Chinese empire developed as a role model for these two dynasties? What great building program developed in the Sui period? 
Conceptual

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Question 8

Why was Empress Wu (625-706) successful in obtaining control in the Tang period? How did her role affect Chinese history? Did her influence enhance or detract from the prestige of the Tang Empire? 
Conceptual

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Question 9

What was the impact of Buddhism on the Tang dynasty? Why were there three distinct Buddhist divisions? Did this movement represent certain social strata? 
Conceptual

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Question 10

Describe how peasants in China changed from serfs to free farmers. What was the role of the aristocracy in this transformation? Why did the equal field system collapse? 
Conceptual

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Question 11

Discuss the influence of technological changes during the Song period. What was the impact of money on trade? Why did the population shift to the south? What role did the scholar-gentry play in these changes? 
Conceptual

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Question 12

What was the importance of the examination system in the Song period? How did this development bring about stability in the court? Who had the best opportunity to pass the exam? 
Conceptual

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Question 13

Describe the methods utilized by the Mongols to control China. What advantage was there in maintaining a language barrier between the Mongols and the Chinese? What happened to the examination system during the Yuan dynasty? 
Conceptual

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Question 14

Compare and contrast the development of Europe and China from 500 to 1500. What factors influenced the development of both areas? 
Conceptual

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Question 15

Compare and contrast the role of women as seen in the career of the Empress Wu, the poetry of Li Bo, the "Chaste Woman" Shi, and during the Yuan dynasty. How did the roles of women evolve and how do their roles in China compare to those in other civilizations in your studies?
Conceptual

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Question 16

Compare and contrast the political, social, and economic structure of China during the Tang dynasty to that during the Song dynasty. What were the strengths of the Tang? The Song? And what innovations did both dynasties contribute to China?
Conceptual

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Question 17

Compare and contrast trade and foreign contact during the Tang and Yuan periods. What impact did trade and contact with foreigners have on China during these periods? 
Conceptual

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Question 18

What were the tactics that allowed Temujin to transform the Mongols into a successful conquering force? What was the impact of the Mongols on Asia? 
Conceptual

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Question 19

What were some of the cultural achievements of the Chinese during the Tang dynasty? What various influences were reflected in Tang literature and poetry? How do these achievements compare to those of the Song and Yuan dynasties?
Conceptual

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Quiz 8: Imperial China, 589-1368

Before the sixth century C.E., the Chinese maintained imperial unity while the Europeans did not for all of the following reasons except (Global Perspective, pp. 192-193)

All of the following constituted principle threats to the Tang state except the

The high point of Buddhism in China was during the

The primary geopolitical difference between the Northern and the Southern Song dynasties can best be described as (Map 8-3, p. 203)

About how many Mongols lived in China during the Yuan period?

Discuss the general trends in world history from 500 to 1500. What were the general patterns of the Chinese, Persian, and Indian development? How did the Arab invasions affect world history? Why did Europe fail to unite? Conceptual

What is the importance of the Sui dynasty to the Tang dynasty? What former Chinese empire developed as a role model for these two dynasties? What great building program developed in the Sui period? Conceptual

Why was Empress Wu (625-706) successful in obtaining control in the Tang period? How did her role affect Chinese history? Did her influence enhance or detract from the prestige of the Tang Empire? Conceptual

What was the impact of Buddhism on the Tang dynasty? Why were there three distinct Buddhist divisions? Did this movement represent certain social strata? Conceptual

Describe how peasants in China changed from serfs to free farmers. What was the role of the aristocracy in this transformation? Why did the equal field system collapse? Conceptual

Discuss the influence of technological changes during the Song period. What was the impact of money on trade? Why did the population shift to the south? What role did the scholar-gentry play in these changes? Conceptual

What was the importance of the examination system in the Song period? How did this development bring about stability in the court? Who had the best opportunity to pass the exam? Conceptual

Describe the methods utilized by the Mongols to control China. What advantage was there in maintaining a language barrier between the Mongols and the Chinese? What happened to the examination system during the Yuan dynasty? Conceptual

Compare and contrast the development of Europe and China from 500 to 1500. What factors influenced the development of both areas? Conceptual

Compare and contrast the role of women as seen in the career of the Empress Wu, the poetry of Li Bo, the "Chaste Woman" Shi, and during the Yuan dynasty. How did the roles of women evolve and how do their roles in China compare to those in other civilizations in your studies? Conceptual

Compare and contrast the political, social, and economic structure of China during the Tang dynasty to that during the Song dynasty. What were the strengths of the Tang? The Song? And what innovations did both dynasties contribute to China? Conceptual

Compare and contrast trade and foreign contact during the Tang and Yuan periods. What impact did trade and contact with foreigners have on China during these periods? Conceptual

What were the tactics that allowed Temujin to transform the Mongols into a successful conquering force? What was the impact of the Mongols on Asia? Conceptual

What were some of the cultural achievements of the Chinese during the Tang dynasty? What various influences were reflected in Tang literature and poetry? How do these achievements compare to those of the Song and Yuan dynasties? Conceptual