Q1 Benchmark Review 2024

During the reunification of China, what allowed goods and ideas like Buddhism to spread?

• construction of the Grand Canal

• destruction of the Great Wall

• sea travels of Zheng He

• flooding of the Yangtze River

This is a map of Asia. Which number correctly identifies the Gobi Desert?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How did the reunification of China prior to the Tang Dynasty increase the spread of Buddhism in China?

• Reunification led to the isolationist policies that allowed for the creation of unique cultural practices.

• Reunification led to the Warring States period, which prevented interactions with other cultures.

• Reunification led to the creation of the Great Wall, which increased tensions with neighboring cultures.

• Reunification led to the creation of trade routes that allowed for the exchange of goods and ideas.

This is an excerpt from the Constitution of Prince Shotoku, written in 604 CE.

"Harmony between masters and their servants, between fathers and their sons, is based on each taking on their rightful place, above or below. When the superiors are in harmony with each other and the inferiors are friendly, the right view of matters [wins]."

Which principles are best reflected in this excerpt?

• Buddhist principles of achieving inner harmony

• Confucian principles of proper hierarchical relationships

• Buddhist principles of enforcement of social order

• Confucian principles of natural order

According to this excerpt, how was Kublai Khan able to maintain control of the Mongol Empire?

"Know also that the Great Khan [has] distributed the territory of [the Mongol Empire] into nine

parts, which he [has made] into nine kingdoms. To each of these kingdoms a king is appointed who

is subordinate to the Great Khan, and every year renders the accounts of his kingdom to...the

capital."

• He allowed the creation of independent countries within the Mongol Empire.

• He moved the capital of the Mongol Empire every year.

• He ruled every region in the Mongol Empire directly.

• He divided the Mongol Empire into smaller kingdoms that answered to him.

This is a map of the lands conquered by the Mongol Empire by 1227 CE. Based on this map, which statement is true?

• The Mongol Empire was unable to conquer India.

• The Mongol Empire conquered parts of Northern Africa.

• The Mongol Empire was unable to conquer parts of China.

• The Mongol Empire conquered all of Asia.

How did Kublai Khan earn the respect of the Chinese people?

• He built the Forbidden City and Great Wall.

• He developed civil service exams to promote fairness.

• He defended China from the Mongol invasions.

• He showed respect for the existing Chinese culture.

Based on the summary, how did Confucian principles affect life during the Song Dynasty?

"Confucian principles included the Five Relationships (ruler and subject, father and son, husband

and wife, elder sibling and younger sibling, friend and friend). These outlined specific roles and

duties within society, establishing a clear system of authority and obligation. This focus on respect

for elders and deference to authority further reinforced existing social hierarchies."

• They promoted order and respect.

• They increased the power of peasants.

• They decreased the power of the educated classes.

• They decreased respect for the government.

How did Kublai Khan impact China?

• He built a wall to keep the Mongol out of China.

• He brought European and African customs to China.

• He conquered large parts of western Asia for China.

• He established the Yuan Dynasty in China.

This chart describes a period of Asian history. Which era of Asian history completes this chart?

• Heian period

• Tang dynasty

• Gupta Empire

• Joseon dynasty