China in the Middle Ages Quiz

What dynasty was considered the "golden age" of imperial Chinese history?

• Han
• Tang
• Song
• Ming

Who was the only woman to rule China independently

• Empress Dowager Cixi
• Empress Wu
• Lady Yang
• Empress Lü

What was one of the major achievements of the Tang Dynasty?

• Inventing gunpowder
• Building the Great Wall
• Establishing the civil service exam system
• Uniting the Mongol tribes

Which philosophy was officially embraced during the Song Dynasty?

• Confucianism
• Buddhism
• Daoism
• Legalism

What was one key challenge faced by the Song Dynasty?

• Internal rebellions
• Overexpansion
• Military weakness
• Famine

Who united the Mongols and created a vast empire?

• Kublai Khan
• Batu Khan
• Genghis Khan
• Ogedei Khan

What was the primary purpose of Zheng He’s voyages during the Ming Dynasty?

• Colonize foreign lands
• Explore new trade routes
• Showcase China’s power
• Find new resources

What material was combined with iron to create steel during the Tang and Song Dynasties?

• Bronze
• Carbon
• Tin
• Nickel

What did the Mongols respect about the civilizations they conquered?

• Their military strength
• Their trading systems
• Their religious beliefs
• Their advanced technology

Which item was a major export from China on the Silk Road?

• Tea
• Gunpowder
• Jade
• Porcelain