Friday, February 6, 2009

China Exam- 7th Grade- Study Guide

What divided China into northern and southern regions? – Map

Who reunited the Chinese Empire after the Han Dynasty ended?

How long did the Qing Dynasty last?

What religion did people turn to during a period of disorder following the fall of the Han Dynasty?

Why did the Chinese people develop paper currency?

What steps did Emperor Wen take to unify China?

Explain each of the following: Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism.

What were some of the achievements of the Tang and Song dynasties?**

What dynasty started the Civil Service system?

Under what dynasty was overseas trade restricted? Why?

Which dynasty started after the Chinese won control back from the Mongols?

What was the most important invention during the Tang and Song dynasties?

How did the Mongols affect agriculture? Contact with the West? The economy?**

Who was Emperor Taizu?

When did the Ming dynasty end? And who took over control?

Know about movable type and its ramifications

Define despot

How did the Ming attitude toward foreigners affect trade?

Where did Kublai Khan move his capital?

Define meritocracy

Why did Emperor Wen allow the practice of Confucianism, Buddhism and Daoism?

Compare and contrast Mongol rule and the Qing dynasty? **

How was the fall of the Han dynasty similar to the fall of the Roman empire? ** (lesson1)

What type of goods did European traders seek in China?

What was the first European ship to arrive in China?

What were some of the obstacles to unity in China, and how did Emperor Wen overcome them?

What are Mongols? Where are they from?

Study the Tang and Song dynasties- Chinese Culture

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