APWH Period 1 Review Topics 1 - 3 Sp 2025

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A state is

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An organized political community under one government.

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What was the main philosophy revived by the Song Dynasty to maintain and justify its rule?

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Confucianism

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How did Neo-Confucianism exemplify innovation in the Song Dynasty?

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By incorporating Buddhist and Daoist ideas

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All of the following were core ideas of Confucianism, except: Society is hierarchical in that it has many levels of superiors and inferiors. Maintaining harmony in society and government occurs when people behave properly in each of their relationships. Proper behavior requires filial piety, proper respect for parents and elders including ancestors and, especially, the emperor. The individual's needs comes before the community's needs.

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The individual's needs comes before the community's needs.

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Confucianism is an example of continuity because Confucianism endured and continues to influence behavior in East and Southeast Asia today.

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True

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All of the following were true of women during the Song Dynasty, except: Women could not own property, Women's had limited access to education, The practice of foot binding became popular among elites.

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Women could hold political offices.

Answer explanation

Women, especially with the rise of Neo-Confucianism, were subordinate to men. Women were not allowed to hold political office.

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How did China influence Korea's government?

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Korea adopted the use of the civil service examination and complex bureaucracy from the Chinese.

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All of the following are basic beliefs of Buddhism, except: The Buddha discovered the Four Noble Truths when he reached nirvana (enlightenment). Suffering is caused by the selfish desires and cravings of this world. Following the Eightfold Path, a guide for living, can eliminate suffering and sorrow leading to nirvana. Like Hindus, Buddhists believe in karma and reincarnation. Like most Hindus, Buddhists focus on being reincarnated in a higher social position in the next life.

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Like most Hindus, Buddhists focus on being reincarnated in a higher social position in the next life.

Answer explanation

Buddhists' goal is to achieve nirvana (enlightenment) which is a state of eternal bliss one reaches when one breaks the cycle of reincarnation by understanding that one does not have a separate existence from the ultimate reality of the universe.

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All of the following are true of Theravada Buddhism, except: It was the original form of Buddhism that follows the stricter teachings of the Buddha. Many Buddhist monks lived within monasteries to focus on attaining enlightenment. They believe only monks can achieve enlightenment.

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It is most popular in China.

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Theravada is most popular in Southeast Asia. Chan Buddhism, a form of Mahayana Buddhism is most popular in China.

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All of the following are true of Mahayana Buddhism, except: It is a later form of Buddhism that traveled from India to East Asia where it became popular. It encourages broader participation by people to help others achieve nirvana. Mahayana Buddhism bans the worship of the Buddha like a god. Mahayana Buddhists believe in bodhisattvas, holy figures who reached enlightenment but remain to help others achieve enlightenment. Unlike Theravada Buddhists, Mahayana Buddhists believe anyone can achieve nirvana.

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Mahayana Buddhism bans the worship of the Buddha like a god.

Answer explanation

Mahayana Buddhists worship the Buddha like a god.