World History Unit 4: Post-Classical Asia

Which of the following were first introduced by Tang and Song China?

• Concrete

• Telescope

• Compass

• Gunpowder

• Sailboat

Political: Conquest of Manchuria. Korea, and parts of Central Asia

Economic: Completion of Grand Canal; standardized coins; ___?___

Cultural: Brushwork on scrolls; court poetry; glazed pottery

What best replaces the "?"

• Silk

• Examinations

• Paper Money

• Ink

Use of a magnetic compass to guide sailors at sea is connected to what Dynasty from China?

• Qing Dynasty
• Song Dynasty
• Han Dynasty
• Ming Dynasty

In what ways were the Tang and Song dynasties in China similar?

• The Tang and Song dynasties in China were similar in terms of religious beliefs and practices.
• The Tang and Song dynasties in China were similar in terms of military strength and expansion.
• The Tang and Song dynasties in China were similar in terms of mathematics, technology, literature, and art.

• The Tang and Song dynasties in China were similar in terms of political stability and lack of internal conflicts.

What important effects did the invention of gunpowder have on the developments of East Asia?

• The invention of gunpowder had no significant effects on the developments of East Asia.
• Gunpowder led to the decline of trade and commerce in East Asia.
• Gunpowder had a negative impact on the spread of Chinese culture and knowledge to other parts of East Asia.
• Gunpowder was used to repel foreign invaders by using it in rockets and fire arrows.

Tang emperors granted government jobs to scholars who passed civil service exams

• True

• False

Zheng He established trade centers in which areas

• Middle East

• India

• Europe

• North America

• South America

Ming China encouraged global trade by exporting its ceramic and silk.

• True

• False

Which of the following best explains the impact of Ming China on global trade?

• The merchants of Ming China exported silks, porcelain, and other luxury goods

• Large amounts of silver were exported to Europe and the Americas by Ming China

• Ming rulers established colonies in North and South America

• Gold and enslaved peoples from West Africa were brought to China by Ming Merchants

Which Empire is depicted in the shaded area of the map.

• The Mongol Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Russian Empire

• The Song Dynasty