Question 1

The Song political system

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A)  restored Legalism as its supporting official philosophy. 
B)  was able to solve the problem of nomadic invasions by using its new fire-lance to exterminate nomadic cavalry. 
C)  developed the equivalent of a modern cabinet within its Department of State Affairs. 
D)  dissolved its entire military structure to save money for trading activities. 
E)  was run by a female emperor during the late Yuan dynasty. 
A)  restored Legalism as its supporting official philosophy. 
B)  was able to solve the problem of nomadic invasions by using its new fire-lance to exterminate nomadic cavalry. 
C)  developed the equivalent of a modern cabinet within its Department of State Affairs. 
D)  dissolved its entire military structure to save money for trading activities. 
E)  was run by a female emperor during the late Yuan dynasty. C

Question 2

blast furnace and steel,gunpowder,paper currency,and the abacus

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The terms "blast furnace and steel," "gunpowder," "paper currency," and "the abacus" are all significant inventions and innovations that have played crucial roles in human history, particularly in the context of technological and economic development.

Blast Furnace and Steel:
A blast furnace is a type of metallurgical furnace used for smelting to produce industrial metals, typically iron, but also others such as lead or copper. It works by forcing air into the bottom of the furnace to combine with fuel, usually coke, to create the intense heat needed to melt the ore. The chemical reactions in the furnace create molten iron, which can then be further processed to make steel. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon (and sometimes other elements) that is known for its high tensile strength and durability. The development of blast furnaces and the ability to produce steel significantly impacted the industrial revolution by providing materials for infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.

Gunpowder:
Gunpowder, also known as black powder, is a chemical explosive that is historically one of the earliest known chemical explosives. It is a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate (saltpeter). The invention of gunpowder is attributed to Chinese alchemists in the 9th century during the Tang dynasty. It was initially used for ceremonial purposes and later for military applications as it revolutionized warfare. Gunpowder enabled the creation of guns, cannons, and other firearms, which changed the nature of combat and had a profound effect on the course of history.

Paper Currency:
Paper currency refers to money made from paper as opposed to coins made of metal. It represents a more convenient way of carrying and transacting large sums of money. The first known use of paper currency can be traced back to China during the Tang dynasty, but it became more widespread during the Song dynasty (960–1279). The use of paper money facilitated trade and commerce by providing a lightweight and standardized medium of exchange. It eventually spread to other parts of the world and became a foundation of modern financial systems.

The Abacus:
The abacus is a calculating tool that has been used since ancient times for arithmetic processes. It consists of a frame with rods on which beads are moved to perform mathematical operations. The abacus was widely used in various cultures around the world, including China, Japan, and the Middle East. It is one of the earliest computing devices and helped in the conduct of trade and commerce by enabling quick and accurate calculations. Even with the advent of electronic calculators and computers, the abacus is still used for educational purposes to teach arithmetic and counting.

Each of these terms represents a pivotal innovation that has shaped human civilization in various ways, from economic and industrial development to warfare and education.

Question 3

All of the following are correct about the Ming dynasty except

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A)  it extended its rule into Mongolia and Central Asia. 
B)  there were no contacts with Vietnam or Korea. 
C)  the Great Wall was strengthened. 
D)  there was considerable internal reform, including increased manufacturing. 
E)  a series of fleets were sent across the Indian Ocean, including all the way to Africa. 
A)  it extended its rule into Mongolia and Central Asia. 
B)  there were no contacts with Vietnam or Korea. 
C)  the Great Wall was strengthened. 
D)  there was considerable internal reform, including increased manufacturing. 
E)  a series of fleets were sent across the Indian Ocean, including all the way to Africa. B

Question 4

Pure Land sect

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The Pure Land sect refers to a branch of

Question 5

The Buddhist sect that stressed the role of devotion was

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A)  Chan. 
B)  the Pure Land Sect. 
C)  Tantrism. 
D)  the White Lotus Sect. 
E)  the Black Leopard Sect. 
A)  Chan. 
B)  the Pure Land Sect. 
C)  Tantrism. 
D)  the White Lotus Sect. 
E)  the Black Leopard Sect.

Question 6

Song Taizu

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Song Taizu (Chinese: 宋太祖) is the temple

Question 7

In the Chinese civil service examination system,

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A)  stress was placed on geometric and foreign language skills. 
B)  under the Song, Confucian doctrine had been replaced by Buddhist teachings as the sole contents of the exam. 
C)  in comparison to other civilizations, the process provided a means for upward social mobility. 
D)  the elimination of all bureaucratic shortcomings was achieved. 
E)  the establishment of the Censorate eliminated all possibilities of official wrongdoing. 
A)  stress was placed on geometric and foreign language skills. 
B)  under the Song, Confucian doctrine had been replaced by Buddhist teachings as the sole contents of the exam. 
C)  in comparison to other civilizations, the process provided a means for upward social mobility. 
D)  the elimination of all bureaucratic shortcomings was achieved. 
E)  the establishment of the Censorate eliminated all possibilities of official wrongdoing.

Question 8

Yang Jian/Sui Wendi

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Yang Jian, also known as Sui Wendi, was

Question 9

In the 1360s,Zhu Yuanzhang put an end to the disintegrating Yuan dynasty,establishing the Ming dynasty in its place.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The most effective expression of literature from the Tang to the Ming dynasties was in the form of

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A)  technical books of instruction for artisans and peasants. 
B)  general prose. 
C)  historical narratives. 
D)  poetry. 
E)  encyclopedic gazettes. 
A)  technical books of instruction for artisans and peasants. 
B)  general prose. 
C)  historical narratives. 
D)  poetry. 
E)  encyclopedic gazettes.

Question 11

the Southern Song and Hangzhou

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The Southern Song refers to the period i

Question 12

Due to various technical aspects of the Chinese language,its poetry had

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A)  a brevity in the amount of lines used and the number of words in each line. 
B)  a high degree of vagueness which repelled most Chinese. 
C)  a verbosity to its construction. 
D)  an incompatibility with music. 
E)  little impact on Chinese culture. 
A)  a brevity in the amount of lines used and the number of words in each line. 
B)  a high degree of vagueness which repelled most Chinese. 
C)  a verbosity to its construction. 
D)  an incompatibility with music. 
E)  little impact on Chinese culture.

Question 13

Tang Dynasty

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The Tang Dynasty was an imperial dynasty

Question 14

"The Yuan dynasty was a brief irrelevance in China's long history." Discuss critically.

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The statement that the Yuan dynasty was

Question 15

The Chinese civil service examination system

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A)  included a quota system to insure that over one-half of those who took it were peasants. 
B)  insured that those passing all levels of the exams would receive life-long pensions. 
C)  was designed to keep the "scholar-gentry" from taking the advanced examinations. 
D)  was no longer used after the early 600s. 
E)  was unable to solve the problem of officials using their positions to help their relatives. 
A)  included a quota system to insure that over one-half of those who took it were peasants. 
B)  insured that those passing all levels of the exams would receive life-long pensions. 
C)  was designed to keep the "scholar-gentry" from taking the advanced examinations. 
D)  was no longer used after the early 600s. 
E)  was unable to solve the problem of officials using their positions to help their relatives.

Question 16

What were the chief initiatives taken by the early rulers of the Ming dynasty to enhance the role of China in the world? Why did the imperial court order the famous voyages of Zhenghe,and why were they discontinued?

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The early rulers of the Ming dynasty too

Question 17

The Sui Dynasty

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A)  lasted from the ninth until the eleventh centuries. 
B)  designated Daoism as the only official state ideology. 
C)  completed the new Grand Canal system linking the Yellow the Yangtze river valleys. 
D)  burned the literary works of Confucius and all non-Buddhists. 
E)  moved the capital to Canton. 
A)  lasted from the ninth until the eleventh centuries. 
B)  designated Daoism as the only official state ideology. 
C)  completed the new Grand Canal system linking the Yellow the Yangtze river valleys. 
D)  burned the literary works of Confucius and all non-Buddhists. 
E)  moved the capital to Canton.

Question 18

Compare and contrast the status of women in Tang and Song China with the status of women in two other societies of your choice.What are the similarities and what are the differences,and why?

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In Tang and Song China, the status of wo

Question 19

Kaifeng

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Kaifeng is a city located in Henan Provi

Question 20

Of the three philosophies competing for attention in medieval China,

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A)  Manichaeanism had the largest following. 
B)  Confucianism triumphed because it adhered to the Chinese social need to support the concepts of hard work and filial piety. 
C)  Buddhism prevailed because of its divine visions. 
D)  Daoism triumphed because of its philosophical underpinnings. 
E)  neither Buddhism nor Daoism ever offered an alternative to restrictive Confucian theology. 
A)  Manichaeanism had the largest following. 
B)  Confucianism triumphed because it adhered to the Chinese social need to support the concepts of hard work and filial piety. 
C)  Buddhism prevailed because of its divine visions. 
D)  Daoism triumphed because of its philosophical underpinnings. 
E)  neither Buddhism nor Daoism ever offered an alternative to restrictive Confucian theology.

Exam 10: The Flowering of Traditional China

The Song political system

blast furnace and steel,gunpowder,paper currency,and the abacus

All of the following are correct about the Ming dynasty except

Pure Land sect

The Buddhist sect that stressed the role of devotion was

Song Taizu

In the Chinese civil service examination system,

Yang Jian/Sui Wendi

In the 1360s,Zhu Yuanzhang put an end to the disintegrating Yuan dynasty,establishing the Ming dynasty in its place.

The most effective expression of literature from the Tang to the Ming dynasties was in the form of

the Southern Song and Hangzhou

Due to various technical aspects of the Chinese language,its poetry had

Tang Dynasty

"The Yuan dynasty was a brief irrelevance in China's long history." Discuss critically.

The Chinese civil service examination system

What were the chief initiatives taken by the early rulers of the Ming dynasty to enhance the role of China in the world? Why did the imperial court order the famous voyages of Zhenghe,and why were they discontinued?

The Sui Dynasty

Compare and contrast the status of women in Tang and Song China with the status of women in two other societies of your choice.What are the similarities and what are the differences,and why?

Kaifeng

Of the three philosophies competing for attention in medieval China,

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