WHAP Chapter 2.1 Reading Quiz

What was a major factor that fueled economic changes and population increase during the Song Dynasty?

• Agricultural advancements

• Military expansion

• Foreign invasions

• Decline in trade

How did ideas of masculinity and femininity change during the Song Dynasty?

• Masculinity became associated with scholarly pursuits

• Femininity was linked to military leadership

• Masculinity was defined by physical strength only

• Femininity was not valued in society

What positive trend emerged for women during the Song Dynasty?

• Increased access to education

• Loss of property rights

• Exclusion from all economic activities

• Forced military service

What best describes Korea’s tributary relationship to China?

• Korea acknowledged Chinese superiority and sent tribute

• Korea conquered China and ruled it directly

• Korea ignored China completely

• Korea was a colony of Japan

How was the experience of Vietnam similar to Korea in relation to China?

• Both adopted Confucianism and Chinese-style government

• Both rejected all Chinese influence

• Both became part of the Mongol Empire

• Both were never influenced by Buddhism

Which of the following is an example of Vietnam’s independence from China’s influence?

• Adoption of Confucian exams

• Use of Chinese language as the official language

• Retention of local customs and traditions

• Complete conversion to Chinese Buddhism

Why did Islam establish a foothold in India despite its limited appeal to only 20-25% of the population?

• It attracted lower castes and those seeking social mobility

• It was forced upon everyone

• It replaced all local religions

• It was only practiced by the elite

Which Hindu empire was most impressive in India and helped sustain peaceful Muslim-Hindu relations?

• The Vijayanagara Empire

• The Gupta Empire

• The Maurya Empire

• The Mughal Empire

By 1000, Islam was successful in which European region?

• Spain

• France

• Italy

• Germany

What led to the end of the golden age of Muslim Spain in the late 10th century?

• Political fragmentation and Christian reconquest

• Discovery of America

• Mongol invasions

• Spread of Buddhism