Tang, Song, Mongol, and Ming

What system did the Song dynasty develop for hiring officials?

• Patronage system

• Caste system

• Merit system

• Feudal system

What was a major factor in the economic revolution during the Song dynasty?

• Discovery of gold

• New farming methods

• Invention of the wheel

• Introduction of democracy

What did the Grand Canal help with in China?

• Increasing the population

• Improving education

• Reducing military invasions

• Cutting the cost of transporting goods

What was a key feature of the Tang and Song eras?

• Isolation from the world

• Decline in trade

• Golden age of arts and literature

• Military conquests

Who united the Mongols under his rule in 1206?

• Marco Polo

• Kublai Khan

• Hongwu

• Genghis Khan

Which dynasty did Kublai Khan establish in China?

• Song

• Yuan

• Ming

• Tang

Who was the most famous European visitor to Yuan China?

• Marco Polo

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

What was the Ming foreign policy after the sea expeditions?

• Expand trade

• Turn inward and reduce contact

• Conquer new lands

• Form alliances with Europe

What did the Song dynasty use to ensure officials were honest and efficient?

• Military oversight

• Special tests

• Public elections

• Royal decrees

What was a major reason for the decline of the Tang dynasty?

• Invasion by the Mongols

• Drought and famine

• Cultural isolation

• Economic prosperity