APWORLD UNIT 1 2324

Which dynasty governed China in the 13th century?

The Song Dynasty maintained and justified its rule by utilizing traditional methods of Confucianism and an imperial bureaucracy. Candidates for government service had to pass a rigorous ____________exam which tested their knowledge of Confucians teachings.

Answer explanation

The civil service exam was a merit based system, in contrast with other countries that often appointed nobles and their sons to government offices, regardless of their qualifications.

Which neighboring regions did China influence most culturally during the period 1200 - 1450?

All of the following are example of Chinese cultural traditions that influenced neighboring regions except

• filial piety

• Neo-Confucianism and Buddhism

• Confucian traditions regarding women

• Chinese writing

• The Grand Canal

Match the schools of Buddhism to their main characteristics

• Most traditional form of Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Book of the Dead/

  Monasticism

• Theravada Buddhism

• Belief in salvation/

  Bodhisattavas

• Tibetan Buddhism

Innovations led to the Song economy to become increasingly __________

Although it was commercialized, the Song economy continued to depend on free _________ and ___________labor

The Grand Canal and champa rice are examples of innovations that helped the Song _________ flourish.

Innovations that helped the Song economy flourish​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)  

• Steal and iron production
• Spice production
• textiles and porcelain for export

Which religions most influenced societies in Africa and Asia during the period 1200 - 1450?