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Which dynasty is known for strengthening China's central government after the decline of the Han Dynasty?
Which dynasty is known for strengthening China's central government after the decline of the Han Dynasty?
Buddhism spread from Japan to China.
Buddhism spread from Japan to China.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Taizong = Important emperor of the Tang Dynasty Wu Zhao = First and only female emperor of China Gentry = Wealthy landowning class in China Movable type = Printing technology that allowed for individual characters to be reused
What was the main accomplishment of the Sui Dynasty?
What was the main accomplishment of the Sui Dynasty?
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The Tang Dynasty lasted longer than the Sui Dynasty.
The Tang Dynasty lasted longer than the Sui Dynasty.
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Who was the emperor that began the achievements of the Tang Dynasty?
Who was the emperor that began the achievements of the Tang Dynasty?
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Empress Wu Zhao held real power during the Tang Dynasty from about _____ on.
Empress Wu Zhao held real power during the Tang Dynasty from about _____ on.
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Match the following rulers to their respective dynasties:
Match the following rulers to their respective dynasties:
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What is porcelain primarily made from?
What is porcelain primarily made from?
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The technology of the mechanical clock was never adopted in Europe.
The technology of the mechanical clock was never adopted in Europe.
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What was the impact of the invention of paper money in the 1020s?
What was the impact of the invention of paper money in the 1020s?
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The __________ was a device that helped China become a sea power by always pointing north-south.
The __________ was a device that helped China become a sea power by always pointing north-south.
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Match the following inventions from the Tang and Song dynasties with their descriptions:
Match the following inventions from the Tang and Song dynasties with their descriptions:
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What was the original use of explosive powder?
What was the original use of explosive powder?
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Movable type printing was developed in Europe before it was developed in China.
Movable type printing was developed in Europe before it was developed in China.
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What method has gained acceptance in mainstream Western medicine in recent years?
What method has gained acceptance in mainstream Western medicine in recent years?
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China maintained control over the Silk Roads throughout its history.
China maintained control over the Silk Roads throughout its history.
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What technological advancement helped expand sea trade in China?
What technological advancement helped expand sea trade in China?
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In 2001, Americans made about ______ million visits to acupuncturists.
In 2001, Americans made about ______ million visits to acupuncturists.
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Match the following trade routes or regions with their corresponding characteristics:
Match the following trade routes or regions with their corresponding characteristics:
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What was one of the main cultural exports from China during trade?
What was one of the main cultural exports from China during trade?
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Chinese merchants primarily relied on land trade after the Tang decline.
Chinese merchants primarily relied on land trade after the Tang decline.
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What types of issues have Americans sought acupuncture for?
What types of issues have Americans sought acupuncture for?
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Study Notes
Overview of Empires in East Asia, 600-1350
- Buddhism and Hinduism spread from India to China and Southeast Asia.
- The Tang Dynasty established a powerful empire in China, influencing other East Asian countries.
- The Mongols later conquered China and established a vast empire.
- Chinese culture significantly influenced Korea and Japan.
- Nomadic and settled peoples interacted through trade and warfare throughout Asia.
- The Tang and Song dynasties were periods of prosperity and technological innovation in China.
Tang and Song Dynasties
- The Sui Dynasty preceded the Tang Dynasty, laying a groundwork for its achievements.
- The Tang Dynasty lasted from 618 to 907, experiencing significant prosperity and technological advancement.
- The Tang Dynasty expanded its borders significantly.
- Empress Wu Zhao held significant power during the Tang Dynasty.
- The Song Dynasty followed the Tang, ruling from 960-1279.
- The Song Dynasty saw an increase in population and economic growth in Southern China.
- Inventions like gunpowder, printing, the magnetic compass, and paper money emerged during the Tang and Song Dynasties.
- Both dynasties experienced periods of expansion and conflict, and were influenced by their interactions with other civilizations.
The Mongol Conquests
- The Mongols, nomadic pastoralists, unified under Genghis Khan in the 1200s.
- The Mongol Empire became the largest contiguous land empire in history, spanning from Eastern Europe to East Asia.
- Genghis Khan's successors expanded the empire further across Asia.
- The Mongols were skilled horsemen and employed military strategies that contributed to their vast empire.
- The Mongols tolerated various cultures and religions within their empire.
- The Mongol Empire facilitated trade and cultural exchange between East and West.
- The Mongol Empire eventually fragmented following the death of Genghis Khan.
Kublai Khan and the Yuan Dynasty
- Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, became emperor of China and established the Yuan Dynasty.
- The Yuan Dynasty lasted from 1271 to 1368
- Kublai Khan established a new capital in Beijing.
- Kublai Khan fostered trade across Asia.
- Marco Polo, a Venetian traveler, visited the court of Kublai Khan.
- The Yuan Dynasty faced internal rebellions and economic challenges that led to its fall.
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Test your knowledge on the major Chinese dynasties, including the Sui, Tang, and Song. Explore their inventions, significant emperors, and the impacts they had on history. This quiz covers the evolution of China's central government and key cultural developments.
