ELS 1 Review

What were two ways the reunification of China prior to the Tang Dynasty helped spread Buddhist beliefs?

• Prosperous times made people thankful to Buddha.

• Strict laws were enforced to prevent the spread of Buddhism.

• Easier travel and trade brought ideas of Buddhism to China.

• People were forced to convert from other religions and follow Buddhism.

During the Song Dynasty, some of the most important inventions of Ancient China were made including (a)   and (b)   .

• Movable type

• Roads

• Wheelbarrows

• Paper money

Which geographical feature is located between India and the Tibetan Plateau and is known for its tall, towering peaks?

• Gobi Desert

• Sea of Japan

• Yangtze River

• Himalayan Mountains

Zheng He was a (a)   during the Ming Dynasty who (b)   .

• Korean emperor

• Chinese explorer

• Japanese samurai

• Conducted sea voyages and expanded China’s influence

Which sentence best describes a relationship between geographical features in the region highlighted on the map?

• The Plateau of Tibet borders the Yangtze River to the north.

• The Himalayan Mountains border the Plateau of Tibet to the south.

• The Gobi Desert spans the northern border of the Korean Peninsula.

• The Yellow River flows along the southern border of the Gobi Desert.

Choose which statements are correct about the spread of Buddhism in China.

• traders and missionaries brought it to China

• Emperor Wendi reunified China

• China was conquered by a nation that forced everyone to worship Buddha

• People were suffering from hunger and wanted to escape through religion

What was one effect that the Justinian Code had on Byzantine society?

• It gave women more independence

• It gave women equal status to men

• It led to decrease in marriage rates

• It made women more dependent on men

What are two ways that Emperor Justinian impacted Byzantine society?

• By promoting education and the arts

• By holding elections for government leadership

• By not allowing Greek philosophy to be taught in schools

• By enacting policies that prevented the spread of the Plague

• By granting increased legal rights and protections for women

What were some key factors that contributed to the rise of the Mongol Empire?

• The Mongols were able to speak many different languages.

• The Mongols had access to advancements such as gunpowder.

• The Mongols were skilled horseback riders and expert archers.

• The Mongols were known for their exceptional seafaring skills.

Which two factors contributed to Constantinople’s ability to maintain European culture during the Byzantine Empire?

• The empire’s strong naval force

• The empire’s close proximity to Rome

• The empire’s abundant natural resources

• The empire’s control of important trade routes

• The empire’s strategic location between Europe and Asia