China Quiz

Why is it a good thing when cultures mix, like how the the cultures mixed in China?

• People can share ideas, like food and information.

• People can spread different diseases.

• Actually, it is bad when cultures mix because it could start a war.

What was the main reason why Buddhism began to spread in China during the Period of Disunion?

• The government forced everyone to follow Buddhism.

• Buddhism gave people comfort during tough times.

• Christianity became the most popular religion in China, and not Buddhism.

True or False: Woodblock printing allowed the Chinese to make copies faster and allowed them to document their history.

• True

• False

What impact did the compass have on the Chinese culture?

• The compass caused more wars during the Period of Disunion.

• The compass caused more traveling to happen to new areas.

• The compass caused less trading between the people of China.

What impact did the Grand Canal have on the Chinese culture?

• The Grand Canal caused major issues between the different kingdoms in China.

• The Grand Canal caused diseases to spread all over China.

• The Grand Canal allowed trading to all areas of China.

True or False: Paper money was a great Chinese invention because it was easier to handle and carry over coins.

• True

• False

How is the Chinese invention of gunpowder used today?

• Gunpowder is used for fireworks in celebrations.

• Gunpowder is used for explosives in warfare.

• Both

What new agricultural improvements helped increase food production in China?

• New watering methods

• Faster growing rice

• Both

Why did the Chinese government begin having their government workers take the civil service exam?

• The government did not want certain people voted into the government.

• The government wanted to use these government workers as military workers.

• The government wanted the most qualified people working in the government.

True or False: The two main principles of the Confucianism are concern for others and illegal behavior.

• True

• False