China From the Sui to the Sung Dynasties (1)
Select the correct choice
1
The manufacture of silk and the development of paper and gunpowder show that the Chinese had a strong tradition of?:
democratic reform.
imperialism.
technological advances.
urbanization.
2
Which statement BEST describes an effect of the civil service system in China?:
only the sons of gentry could take the exam.
the exam tested young men on their knowledge of mathematics, science, and history.
the exam protected China from corrupt officials.
the exam ensured that officials shared Confucian values and traditions.
3
In Chinese society, the practice of foot-binding was a symbol of the?:
harshness of lower class life.
inferior place of women.
influence of Taoism (Daoism).
importance of the family.
4
In their painting and poetry, the Chinese?:
copied Indian artistic styles.
showed their dislike of foreigners.
expressed respect for nature.
emphasized the importance of the individual.
5
Commercial growth in Imperial China led to?:
the printing of paper money.
a decline in the number of cities.
the division of the population into aristocrats and peasants.
a decline in food production.
6
The T'ang and Sung dynasties are considered Golden Ages of China in part because?:
new gold and silver mines were discovered.
the economy prospered and the arts flourished.
everyone learned to read and write.
China conquered Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
7
The efforts of the emperors of the T'ang dynasty included all of the following EXCEPT?:
isolating China from outside contacts.
land reform.
administration based upon specific departments with specific responsibilities.
the use of an educated, merit-based bureaucracy.
8
How did the Sung emperors try to keep peace with their fierce northern neighbors, the Tatars?:
by keeping a large army.
by building a huge wall.
by giving them expensive gifts.
by conquering them.
9
The class known as gentry in China was made up largely of?:
the highest nobility.
scholar-officials.
wealthy merchants.
prosperous peasants.
10
Which of the following would an artist in China in 1000 most likely have chosen to paint?:
a tree.
children.
a king.
a table.
11
During its reign, the T'ang dynasty is noted for having improved the status of?:
slaves.
foreigners.
women.
children.
12
Peasants' lives improved during the T'ang dynasty rule chiefly because they were?:
provided with free education.
finally allowed to take the civil service examinations.
provided with free military training.
given land and the peace necessary to farm it.