Unit One Review

How did the Five Relationships impact Confucian societies?

• They created a social structure.
• They led to scientific research.
• They weakened regional militaries.
• They increased regional trade.

This is a painting from Japan. How does the art of Japan reflect the values of traditional Japanese culture?

• Traditional Japanese culture valued urbanization.
• Traditional Japanese culture valued nature.
• Traditional Japanese culture valued industrialization.
• Traditional Japanese culture valued trade.

According to Confucianism, which person should have the greatest power in society?

• an older man
• an older woman
• a young boy
• a young girl

Why did the leaders of the Ming Dynasty enhance the Great Wall?

• to slow international trade
• to prevent natural disasters
• to honor the religious teaching of confucius
• to defend against Mongolian expansion

The policy of banning all shipping in and out of the Ming Dynasty is an example of what kind of policy?

• democratic
• industrialist
• isolationist
• religious

Which historical figure is responsible for exploring much of the Indian Ocean and creating trade routes for China?

• Buddha
• Confucius
• Mansa Musa
• Zheng He

How did the daimyo gain power in Japan?

• They rented land from the samurai.
• They farmed the land owned by the shogun.
• They used the samurai as a military to protect their abilities to govern lands.
• They elected one daimyo to become the shogun that led the government.

How did the actions of European explorers like Marco Polo impact the relationship between China and Europe?

• They spread disease and destroyed the populations of both regions.
• They forged strong military alliances that unified the two regions.
• They prevented the economic growth of both regions.
• They fostered the exchange of cultures and ideas through trade between the two regions.

The spread of Buddhism into China is most closely related to what situation?

• increased trade throughout the region
• natural disasters throughout the region
• the influence of European invaders
• the immigration of African laborers

This is a map of Asia. Which number correctly identifies China?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4