Unit 4 Study Guide (Asian Civilizations)

What does 'nirvana' refer to?

Ch. 8, Sec. 1: A Golden Age of Prosperity - What is 'porcelain'?

• A white vitrified translucent ceramic; china.

• A type of precious metal used in coins.

• A rare gemstone found in Asia.

• A traditional silk fabric from China.

What does 'reincarnation' mean?

• The rebirth of a soul in a new body.

• A celebration of a new year.

• The process of learning a new language.

• A type of ancient architecture.

Ch. 8, Sec. 1: A Golden Age of Prosperity - What does it mean to 'reunify'?

• To bring together parts that have been separated.

• To divide something into smaller pieces.

• To create something new from scratch.

• To forget about past events.

What is a 'staple' in the context of food?

• A main or important element of something, especially of a diet.

• A type of cooking utensil.

• A rare and exotic ingredient.

• A method of food preservation.

Ch. 8, Sec. 1: A Golden Age of Prosperity - Who or what is 'Song'?

• A Chinese dynasty that ruled from 960 to 1279.

• An ancient Japanese empire.

• A famous Chinese philosopher.

• A traditional Chinese musical instrument.

Ch. 8, Sec. 1: A Golden Age of Prosperity - Who or what is 'Sui'?

• A Chinese dynasty that ruled from 581 to 618.

• A famous Chinese philosopher.

• An ancient Chinese city.

• A traditional Chinese festival.

Ch. 8, Sec. 1: A Golden Age of Prosperity - Who was 'Taizong'?

• A famous emperor of the Tang dynasty in China.

• A renowned poet of the Song dynasty.

• A legendary general of the Mongol Empire.

• A philosopher from the Han dynasty.

Ch. 8, Sec. 1: A Golden Age of Prosperity - What is 'Tang'?

• A Chinese dynasty that ruled from 618 to 907.

• A famous Chinese festival celebrated in spring.

• A traditional Chinese tea ceremony.

• A type of ancient Chinese currency.

Ch. 8, Sec. 1: A Golden Age of Prosperity - Who was 'Wendi'?