Tang and Sung Dynasties Answers

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How did Emperor Taizong come to rule the Tang dynasty?

A
He forced his father to hand over power.
B
He killed his living relatives to become the only possible ruler.
C
He exiled all who opposed his rule and defeated his political rivals.
D
He defeated foreign rivals and established the dynasty, becoming the first ruler.
3

Read the map.Based on the map, how can the spread of Buddhism best be described?

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A
It reached several continents.
B
It originated in northern China.
C
It spread throughout Southeast Asia.
D
It spread primarily to coastal regions.
4

What became state religions under Empress Wu?

A
Buddhism and Hinduism
B
Hinduism and Confucianism
C
Buddhism and Taoism
D
Confucianism and Taoism
5

What innovation helped maintain the growing populations during the Tang and Sung periods?

A
the Silk Road
B
the Grand Canal
C
the spinning wheel
D
terrace farming
6

What was an effect of the rise of the middle class in the Sung period?

A
There was a decrease in trade.
B
The lower class ceased to exist.
C
People became less likely to revolt.
D
Farmers were no longer required to pay taxes.
7

What effect did woodblock printing have on Chinese society?

A
Poets wrote more frequently.
B
Texts became more accessible.
C
Literature became easier to write.
D
Paper currency was printed quickly.
9

How was Buddhism reflected in ancient Chinese art?

A
through the use of moveable type
B
through canvas paintings
C
through stained glass windows
D
through statues carved in caves
10

How could Tang and Sung paintings be described?

A
abstract, with no recognizable subject
B
realistic, with a focus on real-life examples
C
surreal, with a focus on dreams or fantasy
D
expressionist, with an emphasis on emotion

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