AP World Review 1.1

Which philosophy did the Song Dynasty revive to maintain and justify their rule?

Confuciansim

What was a practice that symbolized female’s subordinate position according to Confucianism, during the Song Dynasty

Foot binding

How did the Song Dynasty ensure that their bureaucracy was effective?

Through civil service examinations

What was one major economic development during the Song Dynasty?

The increasing commercialization of the economy

Which innovation significantly increased agricultural output in Song China

Champa rice

What was the purpose of the tributary system used by China with its neighbors?

To acknowledge China’s supremacy

Other than Confucianism, which two religions/philosophies influenced Neo-Confucianism?

Buddhism and Daoism.

What role did the Grand Canal play in the Song Dynasty’s economy?

It facilitated trade

What was the importance of the imperial bureaucracy?

It helped rulers maintain and justify their rule

Which country adopted many Chinese cultural practices voluntarily and not through conquest or threat?

Japan

Which technological innovation flourished during the Song Dynasty?

Production or iron and steel

What was a significant result of agricultural innovations in the Song Dynasty

Population explosion

Which neighboring region that was influenced by Chinese culture saw the status of women decline significantly?

Korea

What was the main difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?

Mahayana emphasized that teachings were available to all

What was one impact of Chinese culture on Vietnamese society?

Adoption of Confucianism and Buddhism