Question

1)How have Chinese historians traditionally viewed Chinese history?

A)As centering on conflict with Japan. B)As repeating cycles of dynastic birth, vigor, and decline.    C)As one of uninterrupted progress.    D)As a battle against a strong central state.   

2) paper money developed in china?

A) as a way for the government to simplify tax collections.    B)As a response to a shortage of copper for coins. C) As a way to avoid carrying heavy bags of coins. D)to reduce the amount of counterfeit money.

3) What dynasty did the Korean general Yi Song-gye found in 1392? A) Silla. B)Ming C)Chosôn D)Paekche

4) In order to do well on the civil service examinations, Song students typically did what to prepare?

A)Traveled abroad to learn the ways of other cultures B)Mastered specific forms of composition, including poetry    C)Studied pending and recent legislation D)Adopted Zen Buddhist meditation techniques

Answer 1

1. The correct answer is Option B. Chinese historians have traditionally viewed Chinese history as repeating cycles of dynastic birth, vigor, and decline.

2. The correct answer is Option C. Paper money developed in China as a way to avoid carrying heavy bags of coins.

3. The correct answer is Option C. The Korean general Yi Song-gye founded the Choson dynasty in 1392.

4. The correct answer is Option B. In order to do well on the civil service examinations, Song students mastered specific forms of composition, including poetry to prepare.