26 Questions
During the period from 1200 to 1450, which empire in China was considered the wealthiest and most innovative?
The Song Dynasty
Which two regions experienced the growth of larger and more complex states due to increased regional trade?
Mesoamerica and Southeast Asia
Which group of nomads from Central Asia created the largest land empire in human history during the period from 1200 to 1450?
The Mongols
Which dynasty replaced the Tang Dynasty in China?
Song Dynasty
What was one of Emperor Song Taizu's achievements?
Expanding educational opportunities
Which belief systems had enduring influence in China?
Confucianism and Buddhism
What was a key feature of Chinese government during the Song Dynasty?
Imperial bureaucracy
Which country had more control over its interactions with China due to being separated by sea rather than land?
Japan
Which country had a feudal system where the daimyo enjoyed more power than the nobility in Europe?
Japan
Which country had a centralized government strong enough to promote trade and peace?
China
Which country emulated many aspects of China's politics and culture, and adopted both Confucian and Buddhist beliefs?
Korea
Which dynasty in China emphasized schooling and created generations of well-rounded scholar-bureaucrats?
Song Dynasty
What did the Chinese use woodblock printing for?
Both art and written texts
Which form of Buddhism became strongest in China and Korea?
Mahayana Buddhism
What syncretic faith combined Buddhist doctrines with elements of Daoist traditions?
Chan Buddhism
Which country developed its own writing system in the 15th century?
Korea
What was one important difference between Korea and China in terms of the landed aristocracy?
The landed aristocracy were less powerful in China than in Korea.
In what way did Vietnamese culture differ from Chinese culture?
Vietnamese women enjoyed greater independence in their married lives than Chinese women.
During the Song Dynasty, what factor contributed to China's population growth?
Introduction of Champa rice
What was the main reason for the weakness of the Song Dynasty by the end of its rule?
Excessive growth of the bureaucracy
Which technological advancement spread from China to other parts of Eurasia during the Song Dynasty?
Gunpowder
What was a characteristic of proto-industrialization in China during the Song Dynasty?
Home-based or community-based production
During the Tang and Song dynasties, China became the most commercialized society primarily due to
The ability to print paper navigation charts
The tributary system in China
Created stability and stimulated trade for all parties involved
Which social class became the most influential in China during the Tang and Song dynasties?
Scholar gentry
What was one distinctive constraint on women's activities in China during the Tang and Song dynasties?
The practice of foot binding
Study Notes
Developments in East Asia: The Song Dynasty and Chinese Innovations
- Between 1200 and 1450, the Song Dynasty in China was the wealthiest and most innovative empire in the world.
- The Song Dynasty was known for its diversity and innovation, with great wealth, political stability, and artistic and intellectual achievements.
- The dynasty was supported by Neo-Confucian teachings, which shaped social classes and the family system.
- China had a strong imperial bureaucracy, which had been a feature of Chinese government since the Qin dynasty.
- The Song Dynasty expanded the bureaucracy and introduced the civil service exam, allowing for upward mobility based on merit.
- The Grand Canal, an internal waterway transportation system, helped China become the most populous trading area in the world.
- Gunpowder and guns were invented in the Song Dynasty and spread throughout Eurasia via the Silk Roads.
- Agricultural productivity in China increased with the introduction of Champa rice and innovative farming methods.
- China had the greatest manufacturing capability in the world and produced goods made of cast iron and steel.
- Proto-industrialization occurred in China during the Song Dynasty, with rural areas producing more goods than they could sell.
- China's population grew rapidly during the Song Dynasty, increasing from 25% to nearly 40% of the total world population.
- The innovations and developments in East Asia during this period reflected continuity, innovation, and diversity in Chinese society.
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