History Test

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

attacks by Mongols

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

they strengthened the central government?

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

foreigners

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

test scores?

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

the aristocracy

This dynasty first introduced civil service exams.

the Han

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

Confucius

This was the main crop in Southern China.

rice

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

terraces

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

paper, woodblock printing, and movable type

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

to keep one leak from sinking a ship

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

magnatism

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

it could explode

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

to stimulate an immune response

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

gunpowder

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

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

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

Marco Polo

This was the purpose of the expeditions of Zheng He.  

to gain new tributaries for China

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

they should be avoided to protect China

Political party formed by Jackson supporters after the election of 1824

the Democratic Party

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

that he thought it benefited the rich over farmers and workers

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

because they adopted the ways of the white settlers

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

1815

This amendment insures that you need not quarter soldiers.

the 3^rd Amendment