7th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIESNAME:
CHINA UNIT TEST STUDY GUIDEDATE:PERIOD:
1. What desert is located in northern China? Gobi
2. Which river is considered the “mother” of the Chinese Civilization? Yellow
3. What mountain range is located between China and India in southwestern China? Himalayas
4. Describe the Period of Disunion. The time of great chaos, war, and division in China. Occurred after the collapse of the Han Dynasty and lasted 300 years
5. How did the Tang Dynasty unify China? Through strong government leaders, conquering new lands, reforming the military, creating new laws, increasing culture, spreading new religion (Buddhism)
6. Why was Buddhism an attractive religion to the people of China? It offered comfort during a time of great chaos and disorder; people can find their own peace; made people equal
7. List 3 ways Buddhism spread to China and other areas of Asia. Trade along the Silk Road, backing of Chinese emperors, Chinese monks translating Buddhist texts, monasteries functioning as banking services, hospitals, and schools
8. Describe isolationism under the Ming Dynasty. The period when China was cut off from foreign trade and all foreign influences
9. How was Genghis Khan able to unite the Mongols? By force of arms (threats), splitting up tribes to increase overall unity, creating a large army
10. Describe how the imported fast-ripening rice from Vietnam affected China. The rice could be harvested 2 or 3 times a season, giving more food, which allowed the population to increase, which helped cities to grow and trade to thrive
11. Art and culture flourished the most under which dynasties? Tang and Song
12. What are Ren and Li? Give an example for both. Ren = concern for others – picking up someone’s book if they drop them in the hallway; Li = appropriate behavior – following the speed limit
13. What is cultural diffusion and how does that relate to the spread of Buddhism? The spread of ideas from one culture to another. Buddhism started in India and was adapted into the Chinese culture.
14.How did the Grand Canal help trade in China? It connected the major rivers and cities of China and allowed for easier trade.
15. List 5 achievements from the Tang and Song dynasties. Porcelain, compass, gunpowder, woodblock printing, paper money
16. Name 2 famous poets from the Song Dynasty. Li Bo and Du Fu
17. What was Kublai Khan’s relation to Genghis Khan? He was his grandson
18.In what way did the bow and the horse help the Mongols? Both allowed the Mongols to execute hit-and-run raids. The bow was small and able to go very far, and the horse gave them speed and protection
19. Where were the Mongols from? Plains of northern China (Mongolia)
20. Describe China’s population under the Song dynasty. Up to 100 million people; making China the largest country in the world at the time
21. What changes did the Ming Dynasty make to the Great Wall of China? Rebuilt it – made it longer, higher and added guard towers
22. What is Zheng He best known for? His large ships and sea voyages
23. Why did the Ming Dynasty build the Forbidden City? To impress the people of China with their great building works; to give the emperor a grand place to live
24. How is Confucianism different from Buddhism? Confucianism is a philosophy that teaches right relationships in society and government; Buddhism is a religion started in India that promotes peace and nirvana
25. Put the following dynasties in order from oldest to most current: Ming, Song, Sui, Han, Tang, Yuan
Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming