Quiz: Unit 8 Han, Tang, Song Dynasties

Which philosophy did the Han Dynasty utilize after overthrowing the Qin?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

What was the purpose of the Civil Service System in the Han Dynasty?

• To promote trade

• To ensure the most qualified were hired for government jobs

• To expand the empire

• To build roads

What did the Han Dynasty encourage to unify the region?

• Use of different languages

• Use of the same weights and measures

• Isolation from other regions

• Adoption of foreign cultures

Which dynasty is known for creating a golden age and moving people into urban areas?

• Han Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

• Tang/Song Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

What practice highlighted the low status of women during the Tang/Song Dynasty?

• Education

• Foot Binding

• Political Participation

• Military Service

Which invention helped increase literacy and the spread of information?

• Gunpowder

• Porcelain

• Block Printing

• Magnetic Compass

What was the initial use of gunpowder in China?

• Fireworks

• Medicine

• Cooking

• Construction

Which tool helped with trade and exploration during the Tang/Song Dynasty?

• Abacus

• Magnetic Compass

• Astrolabe

• Sextant

Which dynasty was geographically larger and reached towards Europe?

• Han

• Sui

• Tang

• Song

How did the Tang Dynasty primarily conduct trade?

• Via sea routes

• Via land Silk Roads

• Through air travel

• Through digital platforms