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After the Yuan Dynasty, why would the Chinesewant to avoid contact with outsiders?

A. They had previously been ruled by violentMongol invaders, and were finally able to rulethemselves again,

B. They were previously ruled by Empress Wu andshe was strict.

C. They loved the Golden Age, and didn't wantanyone to steal their ideas.

D. They did not want trade with others.

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"Chinese inventors created the junk, a ship thatcould safely sail in rough oceans over longdistances. The junk had internal bulkheads, orinside walls that supported the ship. The junk hada rudder for steering. In addition, if there was ahole in one section of the junk, the internalbulkheads kept the water from spreadingthroughout the junk and sinking it. Junks usedsails made of cloth and reinforced by bamboo.Junks were the most popular ships in the EastAsian trade circles."

What does this item suggest about the Chineseeconomy?

A. The junk had internal bulkheads.

B. China was not trading with anyone during thistime.

C. China was active in traveling to trade.

D. Chinese products were not popular.

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The Period of Disunion was before the SuiDynasty. What was the plan of the powerfulXianbei family, for China?

A. The plan was to join China back together againas one.

B. The plan was to conquer the area.

C. The plan was to destroy it.

D. All of these.

4

Why was the Tang Dynasty considered the"golden age"?

A. It is in Chinese textbooks.

B. It is treated as the golden age.

C. It had many achievements and was a time ofgreat success.

D. None of these.




5

If you were trying to leave China, going east,what would stop you?

A. Oceans and seas

B. Deserts

C. Mountains

D. Lakes

6

Based on the geographical borders of TakiaMakan Desert, Gobi Desert, Himalayas, YellowSea, South China Sea, and Pacific Ocean, itwould cause Chinese culture

A. to be easily influenced by other cultures, since itis easy to leave and come to China.

B. to create its own unique culture, since it isdifficult to travel outside of the geographicalborders.

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If you were traveling on foot, towards the westernborder of China, what land feature would bechallenging to try to cross?

A. The Yellow River (Huang He)

B. The Himilayas (mountains)

C. South China Sea

D. Gobi Desert




8 "Quanzhou (known in the west as Zayton orZaitun) is located on the southeastern coast ofChina. Quanzhou is on a bay, which provides anatural harbor. On the land side, Quanzhou issurrounded by mountains. Its location linked themedieval city to the trading networks of China,Japan, Korea, and the Indian Ocean. In additionto the sea route, which was the safest way totravel to China from the west, some travelerscame on an overland route (the old Silk Road),which ended at Beijing in North China"

Which is the BEST evidence why Quanzhou wasin a good location for trade?

A. Its location linked the medieval city to thetrading networks of China, Japan, Korea, andthe Indian Ocean.

B. Quanzhou is surrounded by mountains.

C. Quanzhou (known in the west as Zayton orZaitun)

9 "Porcelain was first produced in ancient Chinaand was in high demand throughout the medievalworld. Since Chinese porcelain makers kept theirprocess a secret, Europeans did not learn how tomake it until the 18th century. Porcelain is oftencalled “china” today."

Why were Chinese products and technologieshighly valued in world trade?

A. They were expensive.

B. Only the Chinese new how to make it at thattime.

C. It is called "china" today.

D. It broke easily.

10 "This instrument, which uses the earth'smagnetic field to indicate direction, revolutionizedtravel." What instrument, invented during theTang Dynasty is described?

A. compass

B. wind sail

C. thermometer

D. a magnetic battery




11 In what way do Confucianism and Buddhismdiffer?

A. Buddhism stresses military honor andConfucianism stresses charitable deeds.

B. Confucianism stresses proper(ethical) behaviorand Buddhism stresses a spiritual outlook thatpromises escape from suffering.

C. Confucianism places high value on art andBuddhism teaches to ignore art.

D. Buddhism teaches people to value publicservice, while Confucianism teaches personalsatisfaction.

12 Why did so many people turn to Buddhism duringthe Period of Disunion?

A. Buddhism temples offered food.

B. The kingdom's leaders forced people to convert.

C. Buddhism offered people a strong education fortheir children.

D. They took comfort in the Buddhist teaching thatpeople can escape suffering through a cycle ofrebirth.

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Would Confucius say this, or would Buddha saythis? How do you know?

A. Confucius would say this because he focusedon proper behavior.

B. Buddha would say this because Buddhismfocused on finding peace and escape fromsuffering.

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Who would say this? How do you know?

A. Confucius would say this because he taughtabout proper behavior, and the quote is talkingabout being respectful and doing work.

B. Buddha would say this because he taught abouthow to escape suffering, and the quote is abouthow to find peace.




15 Read the quote and answer the question: “…Many years after Confucius died, China set up anexamination system that lasted over 1300 years[to get a government job]. Students had to showthat the read and wrote well. They also had todemonstrate their knowledge of Confucius andhis philosophy…..The Analects [Confucius’teachings] became a model for official andpersonal behavior for many Chinese people."(Textbook)How did Confucianism affect Chinese society?

A. It outlined appropriate societal behavior.

B. It influenced governmental examinations.

C. Both A and B

D. None of these

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How did Buddhism get to China?

A. It started in China and stayed there.

B. It started in Europe and spread to China.

C. It started in Indiia and Spread to China.

D. It started in Japan and spread to China.

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Using the map, why would Genghis Kahn be ahero to the Mongols?

A. He slaughtered millions during his conquests.

B. He expanded the Mongol empire all the wayfrom China to Russia.



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