POP QUIZ 08/26/24

This painting best emphasizes which of the following changes to Chinese economy following the introduction of new strains of rice?

• Chinese manufacturing of porcelain goods.

• Government sponsored examinations.

• An increased focus on agricultural output.

• The establishment of paper currency for internal use.

Which of the following best describes a social impact of Champa Rice?

• China experienced an economic recession as profit decreased due to competition.

• The population of China doubled and neighboring areas experienced similar growth.

• Many neighboring regions stopped eating rice in protest to heavy taxes imposed by the controling nation.

• The cost of rice increased as demand for the good resulted in fewer farms being built.

Based on your knowledge, what special quality did Champa Rice possess that made it such an excellent "cash crop" for farmers?

• The rice was drought resistant meaning it could grow even when little water was available.

• The crop was slow growing and required less attention than other crops allowing for laborers to do more.

• Champa Rice required substantially larger amounts of water, which only China could supply.

• The crop grew only at night, meaning the it could survive the arid climate of some areas.

This image depicts what important development of the Song Dynasty's socio-political order?

• Prisoners who committed minor infractions were forced to complete remedial tasks in public.

• Ordinary male citizens could potentially serve in the government's bureaucracy if they passed the civil service examinations.

• Single women were kept apart from married couples in order to maintain traditional family values.

• Acceptance into the army required soldiers to complete entrance exams based on skills and abilities.

Which answer best reflects the unfairness of the Imperial Civil Service Examinations?

• Only a few women were accepted at a time compared to male applicants.

• The Song emperor was more than capable of ruling on his own.

• Candidates of wealthy families were more likely to be prepared thanks to their additional resources.

• You had to know someone in the bureaucracy to be accepted and join their ranks.

What was the underlining goal of the examinations?

• To create a Meritocracy, where individuals were chosen based on skill not prestige.

• To ensure only members of select families were admitted into the scholarly gentry.

• To establish a balance between men and women, as well as minorities.

• to create a democratic two party system of government.

The imperial Civil Service examinations focused on knowing the particular works of...

• Eastern philosopher Confucius, who advocated society must have structure.

• The Great Buddha and the ten Noble Truths.

• Lzu Tao and his efforts to attain harmony with nature.

• military strategist Sun Tzu, author of the Art of War.

The sentiments expressed in the excerpt above best illustrate what aspect of Song culture?

• Strict laws and excessive punishments are the only way to achieve social order

• The only way to achieve social order is to through the elimination of desire.

• Everyone has a place in society and should abide by the virtues they are taught.

• Humans should be allowed to do whatever they want regardless of the consequences.

Knowledge of the works aforementioned in this passage were especially important to...

• those hoping to pass the Imperial Civil Service Examinations.

• individuals who felt forgotten by society and needed direction.

• the young Song emperor who many considered to be a great leader.

• women wanting to promote themselves up through the ranks of government.

During the Song Dynasty, Neo-Confucianism developed and began advocating for...

• a more liberal sense of values - every person should be able to express themselves.

• equality amongst men and women.

• less government control over different aspects of society.

• a more conservative approach to government and society.