L20 Agricultural and Economic Changes in China

What was the most important crop in China after the shift of civilization to the south?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn

• Barley

What factor contributed to the increase in rice production in southern China?

• New irrigation techniques

• A new kind of rice seed

• Use of fertilizers

• Importing rice from other countries

How did increased rice production affect the population in China?

• It decreased the population

• It had no effect on the population

• It supported a larger population

• It caused a population decline

What economic change occurred as a result of increased rice production and commerce?

• China moved to a barter economy

• China moved to a money economy

• China stopped trading with other countries

• China relied solely on agriculture

What role did rivers and canals play in the growth of trade and commerce in China?

• They hindered trade

• They were used for fishing

• They helped facilitate trade

• They were used for irrigation only

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

What was one effect of the growth of commerce on Chinese cities?

• Cities became less populated

• Cities became more rural

• Cities grew in size and population

• Cities stopped trading

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Who were the primary sellers of goods in the growing Chinese cities?

• Farmers only

• Government officials

• Merchants, peasants, peddlers, and traders

• Foreign traders only

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What was one luxury that landowners could afford due to increased rice production?

• More land

• Imported goods

• Livestock

• Weapons

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How did improvements in navigation affect Chinese trade?

• Made trade more difficult

• Had no effect on trade

• Made overseas trade easier

• Stopped trade completely

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What was the living standard in China compared to the rest of the world at that time?

• The lowest

• The same as other countries

• The highest

• Below average