Imperial China — Quiz Answers

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Which dynasty began about 50 years after the Tang Dynasty fell?

A
the Song Dynasty
B
the Sui Dynasty
C
the Han Dynasty
D
the Yuan Dynasty
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What change did the Mongols bring to China?

A
The Mongols expanded the Song Dynasty.
B
The Mongols expanded the Tang Dynasty.
C
The Mongols established the Yuan Dynasty.
D
The Mongols established the Han Dynasty.
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Who defeated the last Song emperor of China?

A
Kublai Khan
B
Tang Taizong
C
Genghis Khan
D
Emperor Taizu
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What change did the Mongols bring to China?

A
The Mongols expanded the Song Dynasty.
B
The Mongols established the Yuan Dynasty.
C
The Mongols expanded the Tang Dynasty.
D
The Mongols established the Han Dynasty.
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How did the Song Dynasty compare to the Tang Dynasty?

A
The Song Dynasty was smaller than the Tang Dynasty but lasted for a slightly longer period of time.
B
The Song Dynasty came second and did away with many reforms that the Tang Dynasty established.
C
The Song Dynasty came first and established many reforms that the Tang Dynasty later adopted.
D
The Song Dynasty was larger than the Tang Dynasty but lasted for a slightly shorter period of time.
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What happened after Wu Zhao’s death?

A
Rebellions broke out and the economy of the empire struggled.
B
Women continued to assume high positions of power in the empire.
C
A peaceful transition of power to another female ruler.
D
Confucian scholars were appointed to powerful government positions.
7

The Song Dynasty succeeded in

A
reunifying several kingdoms.
B
breaking up several kingdoms.
C
breaking up all the Tang territory.
D
reunifying all the Tang territory.
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How were officials chosen for government positions within the Tang Dynasty?

A
Loyal friends were placed in official positions.
B
Wealthy landowners paid for government posts.
C
Civil service exams helped identify skilled workers.
D
Positions were handed down from father to son.
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Toward the end of the Tang Dynasty, the government faced

A
a series of rebellions in the outer areas.
B
a battle among members of the royal family.
C
an invasion of armies from the north.
D
a widespread plague that killed thousands.
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To expand his empire, Tang Taizong primarily

A
used his trade relationships.
B
chose loyal friends as officials.
C
won over the peasants in rural areas.
D
relied on his military skills.

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