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The social hierarchy that was established in China by the Mongols

A
kept the Chinese people separate from the Mongols.
B
brought the Chinese people and the Mongols together.
C
kept the rural areas separate from the urban areas.
D
brought the rural areas and the urban areas together.
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What was an accomplishment by the Tang Dynasty of China?

A
The Tang Dynasty saw the invention of the magnetic compass.
B
The Tang Dynasty defeated Kublai Khan after a long war.
C
The Tang Dynasty expanded into the Mongol Empire.
D
The Tang Dynasty created a golden era of Asian artistic expression.
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What change did the Mongols bring to China?

A
The Mongols established the Han Dynasty.
B
The Mongols established the Yuan Dynasty.
C
The Mongols expanded the Tang Dynasty.
D
The Mongols expanded the Song Dynasty.
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Whose expeditions contributed to the accomplishments of the Ming dynasty?

A
the Dutch
B
Zheng He’s
C
Tokugawa’s
D
the British
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The Forbidden City was given its name because

A
it was the home of the emperor and his family.
B
it was surrounded by a stone wall twenty-five feet high.
C
only the Emperor, his family, and select individuals were allowed to enter.
D
trade was allowed only within the city boundaries.
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What happened to Kiev when Yaroslav the Wise died in 1054 CE?

A
Yaroslav’s oldest son became the new ruler.
B
The Mongols invaded.
C
Kiev was divided among Yaroslav’s five sons.
D
Kiev was renamed Moscow.
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Which religion did China introduce into Japan?

A
Buddhism
B
Shintoism
C
Taoism
D
Judaism
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What was an accomplishment by the Song Dynasty of China?

A
The Song rulers expanded the use of coinage and paper currency.
B
The Song rulers defeated Kublai Khan after a long war.
C
The Song rulers expanded into the Mongol Empire.
D
The Song rulers first evaluated officials using civil service tests.
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Europeans were motivated to trade with China because

A
they were interested in the high-quality finished goods China produced.
B
they thought that trade with China would substantially increase their wealth.
C
they wanted increased control of the trade routes to all the Asian markets.
D
thought it was the only way to get their missionaries into China.
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To keep order among the Chinese people, Hongwu created

A
a comprehensive code of laws.
B
a fair judicial system.
C
a strong police force.
D
a totalitarian form of government.
11

The resurgence of Russia under Ivan IV began in the middle of the

A
800s CE.
B
900s CE.
C
1400s CE.
D
1500s CE.
12

Which best defines Cyrillic?

A
It is the language adapted from the Greeks that is used by Russians.
B
It is the language adapted from the Byzantines that is used by Russians.
C
It is an alphabet adapted from the Greeks that is used for Slavic languages.
D
It is an alphabet adapted from the Hebrews that is used by Russians.
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This map shows the Grand Canal in eastern China.

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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
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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.
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What was Zheng He think was the most important goal for China?

A
to spread Chinese ideas and bring wealth to China from his travels.
B
to commanded an impressive fleet of ships.
C
to sail the Indian Ocean and around Africa.
D
to conquer lands as far away as Africa to increase the dynasty’s power.
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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.
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How did the cultural achievements of Tang China influence East Asia?

A
Tang establishment of social services created a political model for other societies.
B
Tang art inspired Japanese artists who borrowed elements and methods of design.
C
Tang attention to art left them vulnerable and unprepared for the Mongol invasion.
D
Tang completion of the Grand Canal increased the exchange of ideas between societies.
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Which dynasty began about 50 years after the Tang Dynasty fell?

A
the Han Dynasty
B
the Song Dynasty
C
the Sui Dynasty
D
the Yuan Dynasty
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As Kiev increased its trade and contacts around the region, the most significant result was that

A
Kiev became the center of cultural exchange.
B
Kiev was able to increase its wealth.
C
Kiev had a growth in population.
D
Kiev made enemies.
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The Tang Dynasty ruled China beginning in

A
the 500s CE.
B
the 600s CE.
C
the 700s CE.
D
the 800s CE.

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