Imperial China

Who defeated the last Song emperor of China? A. Genghis Khan B. Kublai Khan C. Tang Taizong D. Emperor Taizu

Toward the end of the Tang Dynasty, the government faced A. an invasion of armies from the north. B. a series of rebellions in the outer areas. C. a widespread plague that killed thousands. D. a battle among members of the royal family.

How did the Song Dynasty compare to the Tang Dynasty? A. The Song Dynasty came first and established many reforms that the Tang Dynasty later adopted. B. The Song Dynasty came second and did away with many reforms that the Tang Dynasty established. C. The Song Dynasty was smaller than the Tang Dynasty but lasted for a slightly longer period of time. D. The Song Dynasty was larger than the Tang Dynasty but lasted for a slightly shorter period of time.

To expand his empire, Tang Taizong primarily A. relied on his military skills. B. used his trade relationships. C. chose loyal friends as officials. D. won over the peasants in rural areas.

The Tang Dynasty ruled China beginning in A. the 500s CE. B. the 600s CE. C. the 700s CE. D. the 800s CE.

The Song Dynasty succeeded in A. reunifying several kingdoms. B. reunifying all the Tang territory. C. breaking up several kingdoms. D. breaking up all the Tang territory.

Chinese emperor Tang Taizong was best known for A. establishing social services. B. expanding the size of his empire. C. providing free education for the poor. D. filling positions with Confucian scholars.

What was one of Wu Zhao's accomplishments as ruler of the Tang Dynasty? A. She unified China under one rule. B. She oversaw the conquest of Korea. C. She increased the size of Tang territory. D. She created penalties for breaking the law.

Why did the Tang Dynasty face difficulties toward the end of its reign? A. The economy struggled as China became unable to protect its long-distance trade routes. B. The government suffered as friends were placed in official positions instead of skilled workers. C. The economy struggled as peasants became unable to pay their increasingly higher taxes. D. The government suffered as the line of succession became unclear after Gaozong's death.

The Grand Canal was built to connect A. the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea. B. the Yangtze River and the East China Sea. C. the Huang He River and the Yangtze River. D. the Huang He River and the Yellow Sea.

Who was the first ruler of the Tang Dynasty? A. Gaozong B. Taizong C. Taizu D. Wu Zhao

How were officials chosen for government positions within the Tang Dynasty? A. Loyal friends were placed in official positions. B. Positions were handed down from father to son. C. Wealthy landowners paid for government posts. D. Civil service exams helped identify skilled workers.

What was an accomplishment by the Tang Dynasty of China? A. The Tang rulers created the first paper currency in history. B. The Tang rulers defeated Kublai Khan after a long war. C. The Tang rulers expanded into the Mongol Empire. D. The Tang rulers established a system of coinage.

What was an accomplishment by the Song Dynasty of China? A. The Song rulers created the first paper currency in history. B. The Song rulers defeated Kublai Khan after a long war. C. The Song rulers expanded into the Mongol Empire. D. The Song rulers established a system of coinage.

What was one notable invention during the Song Dynasty? A. acupuncture B. silk trade C. moveable type D. civil service exams