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This caused Chinese farmers to move to southern China during the Tang and Song

attacks by Mongols

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2

This is how Tang emperors built on the work of Sui emperors

they strengthened the central government?

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3

This is the group that Kublai Khan trusted the most to hold government jobs.

foreigners

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4

In China’s meritocracy, selection of officials was based on this.  

test scores?

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5

The earliest of Chinese emperors chose from this group to help them govern.

the aristocracy

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6

This dynasty first introduced civil service exams.

the Han

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7

To pass the civil service exam, it was helpful to study the teaching of this Chinese philosopher.

Confucius

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8

This was the main crop in Southern China.

rice

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9

Chinese farmers created these, to raise crops on steep hillsides.

terraces

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10

Name a Chinese invention that contributed to the spread of learning.

paper, woodblock printing, and movable type

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11

This is why the  Chinese built ships with separate watertight compartments.

to keep one leak from sinking a ship

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12

The Chinese created a compass, which uses this force to find true north.  

magnatism

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13

This is why Chinese alchemist warned people to stay away from gunpowder.

it could explode

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15

This is why Chinese doctors rubbed a powder into the skin of someone with smallpox.  

to stimulate an immune response

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16

This Chinese invention, made with a mixture that included saltpeter, led to a decrease in the use of crossbows, swords, and spears.  

gunpowder

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17

Name one of the items that the Chinese invented before Europe.  

papermaking, game cards, movable type, mechanical clocks, etc

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18

European interests in Chinese goods increased after a book was written by this traveler.  

Marco Polo

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19

This was the purpose of the expeditions of Zheng He.  

to gain new tributaries for China

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20

By the end of the Ming Dynasty, this was the attitude towards foreign relations.  

they should be avoided to protect China

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21

Political party formed by Jackson supporters after the election of 1824

the Democratic Party

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22

The main reason that Jackson disliked the Bank of the United States.

that he thought it benefited the rich over farmers and workers

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23

Why the Creek, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole were known as the “Five Civilized Tribes”

because they adopted the ways of the white settlers

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24

In what year did Andrew Jackson defeat the British at the Battle of New Orleans

1815

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25

This amendment insures that you need not quarter soldiers.

the 3rd Amendment

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