Majic Testttt

Question 1

The Tang elite blamed Buddhism for the social upheaval occurring at the end of their empire because

Answer 1

Buddhism came from to China from India and therefore was a foreign influence that went against traditional Confucianist ideals

Question 2

The song empire contributed to science and technology by

Answer 2

Improving maritime expertise by improving the compass and the junk

Question 3

The innovation of metal moveable type began in

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Korea

Question 4

The Indian Ocean trade network

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Brought wealth to the Dehli Sultanate and furthered its interest in economic growth

Question 5

Which tow of the following vied (struggled) for influence in China during the Tang Dynasty?

Answer 5

Buddhism and Confucianism

Question 6

All of the following characteristics are true of the Tang and Song dynasties EXCEPT

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Buddhism appeared in China for the first time

Question 7

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) Chinese bureaucrats were chosen on the basis of

Answer 7

Examinations

Question 8

Which of the following statements about Mongol rule on China in most accurate?

Answer 8

The Mongols did not use the Chinese administration, preferring imported administrations

Question 9

The compass was a technology derived from which region?

Answer 9

China

Question 10

What did the first Ming emperor do to reestablish Chinese rule?

Answer 10

He reinstituted Confucian systems of governance

Question 11

Which of the following characteristics is NOT shared by the Aztecs and Inca?

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A reliance on pastoralism to support an ever growing population

Question 12

In a roads proved a powerful empire-building tool because

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They allowed the Inca government to communicate easily with all parts of the empire and to send troops rapidly to problem spots in the empire

Question 13

The Aztecs civilization’s militaristic tone and use of human sacrifice was based on the earlier culture of the

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Toltec

Question 14

Why were the llamas and alpacas so important to the Inca?

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All of the above (useful pack animals in the high Andes, leather products, fuel)

Question 15

How did knowledge of the monsoons facilitate trade?

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Mariners could use this knowledge to establish trade links and sail safely throughout the Indian Ocean trade

Question 16

Characteristics of Mesopotamia societies included

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Shared cultural and social characteristics as well as religious rituals

Question 17

The geography and environment of the Andean region

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Required societies to use a variety of innovative methods including terraced farming, animal domestication, and long-distance trade to meet all

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the spread of Islam in sub-Saharan Africa?

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Gradual conversion in various parts of Africa

Question 19

From 600-1450, Muslims exerted influence in all of the following places EXCEPT

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Ethiopia

Question 20

Why did West African kings convert to Islam

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Converting to Islam improving relations with Muslim merchants from North Africa and brought the West African kings recognition and support from Muslim states in the North

Question 21

What is the tributary system?

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Gifts given by independent states in the East and Southeast Asia to acknowledge the supremacy of China

Question 22

Northern India was dominated from the 12th through the early 16th century by

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The Delhi Sultanate

Question 23

The conversion to Islam of the rulers of the Mali Empire

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Stimulated commercial relations with Muslim merchants

Question 24

In theory the _____ controlled Japan during the 12th century through the 15th century, but in reality it was the ____.

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Emperor, shoguns

Question 25

During the Ming dynasty, foot binding as most commonly practiced among

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The upper class as it demonstrated they could support women who could not accomplish physical labor

Question 26

The Aztecs placed so much emphasis on human sacrifice because

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Their military successes convinced them of the power of the gods favor

Question 27

The major impact of the Delhi Sultanate on India was

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Introduction of a new religion into Indian culture

Question 28

In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that

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Harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior of each member of the family or society

Question 29

In the 14th century India, the status of a women was

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Largely determined by the status of her male master

Question 30

The largest and most seaworthy ship in the Indian Ocean trade before 1500 was the

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Chinese junk

Question 31

The 14th century collapse of the Mongol empire

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Stimulated expansion of trade in the Indian Ocean

Question 32

As sultan, Raziya is remembered for

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Being a female sultan

Question 33

Which of the following describes how Mali became a Muslim kingdom?

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Contact with merchants

Question 34

While Mali depended on agriculture and caravan trade for its economic base, it also

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Controlled the gold fields of the Niger headwaters

Question 35

Like Other governments in the tropics, the Delhi Sultanate

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Introduced new water control systems that were developed through public works projects

Question 36

With the establishment of the Ming Empire in China, Japan

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Reopened trade with China

Question 37

During the Koryo period, Korean kings were

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Mainly Mongol in descent and favored Mongol dress and customs

Question 38

Hongwu, the founder of the Ming Empire

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used Confucianism to help solidify his power and control in China

Question 39

Vietnam, Korea, and Japan adopted forms of Confucian government; however, none of them adopted _____ from China

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The practice of Foot binding

Question 40

During the period of the Kamakura Shogunate, a new class appeared in Japan. This was the

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Samurai, or warrior class

Question 41

During the Heian period of Japan, the capital city was

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Kyoto

Question 42

Traditional, in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam

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Government offices went to the noble families

Question 43

Song and later versions of Confucianism thought are known as

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Neo-Confucianism

Question 44

The Song Empire was able to take control of China following the Tang empire but

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It lost vast amounts of territory to the Liao and the Tanggut Empires

Question 45

Serious challenge to Tang rule in the western portion of China came from the

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Uighurs

Question 46

During the Tang Empire

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Countries in the East and Southeast Asia became tributary states in exchange for trading rights or strategic alliances

Question 47

In the beginning as Buddhism began to spread in Tang Empire China

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Mahayana Buddhism became the predominant for of Buddhism in China of its tolerance of local customs

Question 48

Which of the following choices is arranged in the correct chronological order?

Answer 48

Han, Sui, tang, song