Confucianism and the Song Dynasty

The video discusses the Song Dynasty and Neo-Confucianism in China. It explains how Neo-Confucianism emerged as a response to the rejection of Buddhism, incorporating some Buddhist ideas to make it more acceptable. The video also covers the rise of scholar officials through civil service exams, which were made more accessible during the Song Dynasty. This period saw significant economic and cultural growth, partly due to agricultural advancements. The video concludes with the Mongol conquest, which led to the end of the Song Dynasty.

What was one of the main reasons people wanted to return to Confucianism after rejecting Buddhism?

• Confucianism offered more spiritual benefits.

• Buddhism was too similar to Confucianism.

• Buddhism was not considered a Chinese religion.

• Confucianism was easier to practice.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five key relationships in Confucianism?

• Husband and wife

• Teacher and student

• Ruler and subject

• Father and son

What new element did Neo-Confucianism incorporate from Buddhism?

• The idea of an afterlife

• The practice of monastic life

• The belief in reincarnation

• The concept of meditation

What was a significant change in the Song Dynasty's civil service examinations?

• They were abolished.

• They were opened to more people.

• They focused solely on military skills.

• They became more exclusive.

Why were government jobs highly sought after during the Song Dynasty?

• They allowed for international travel.

• They provided immunity from taxes.

• They guaranteed a noble title.

• They offered high salaries.

What was one of the outcomes of the Song Dynasty's economic growth?

• A reduction in food production

• An increase in cultural achievements

• A decrease in population

• A decline in technological advancements

What does the 'circle of awesome' refer to in the context of the Song Dynasty?

• A cycle of economic decline

• A series of military conquests

• A pattern of cultural stagnation

• A cycle of growth and technological advancement

Who was responsible for the end of the Song Dynasty?

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Emperor Taizu

• Emperor Huizong

What major event marked the decline of the Song Dynasty?

• The invasion by the Mongols

• The rise of the Ming Dynasty

• The Great Famine

• The Yellow River flood

Which dynasty followed the Song Dynasty after its fall?

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty