The Global Tapestry (1200-1450)
Which Chinese dynasty is known for its role in the construction of the Grand Canal?
Tang Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Sui Dynasty
What effect would the adoption of Neo-Confucianism as state ideology earlier than historically documented likely produce on Korean society during the Goryeo Dynasty?
It might lead to swifter bureaucratic reforms emphasizing meritocracy and civil service examinations based on Confucian texts sooner than under Joseon rule.
Buddhism would continue dominating culturally resulting in no significant change in administrative structures despite ideological shifts.
An earlier implementation causes Neo-Confucianism, ultimately rendering it ineffective against later invasions by neighboring states.
A focus on military advancement inspired by Confucian ideals directs resources away from scholarly pursuits effectively stunting bureaucratic development.
How might have Ashikaga Takauji's decision to side with Emperor Go-Daigo against the Kamakura shogunate shaped Japan's feudal structure if reversed?
An acceleration in foreign relations and commerce-sponsored samurai clans.
A rapid decentralization akin to Europe’s medieval feudal systems emerging sooner.
The consolidation of Kamakura rule prolonging military government dominance.
The diminishment of imperial authority across broader regions than historically observed.
Which environmental factor significantly contributed to the ability of the Mongols to establish an empire that spanned much of Eurasia in this period?
Fertile river valleys ensured consistent food supplies for large standing armies year-round.
Dense forests offered resources for building extensive siege equipment against fortified cities.
Abundant deposits of iron ore led to superior weaponry that outmatched their adversaries'.
The vast steppes provided ideal conditions for breeding horses used in their cavalry-based military campaigns.
Which societal change did Buddhism undergo in Japan during the Kamakura period (1185–1333)?
It was outlawed and replaced with Shintoism as the state religion.
Buddhist monks started ruling local governments known as shogunates.
It evolved into a form of monotheistic religion centered around Buddha as God.
It became more accessible to common people through new sects like Pure Land and Zen Buddhism.
Which Chinese philosopher's teachings were central to education and civil service examinations in China during the Song Dynasty (960–1279)?
Wang Yangming
Confucius
Li Bai
Du Fu
During the period from 1200-1450, which crop was one of the new foods introduced to China that boosted its population growth?
Tomatoes
Maize
Potatoes
Champa Rice

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Which branch of Buddhism, with a name meaning "big vehicle," spread into China, Korea, and Japan?
Orthodox
Mahayana
Tantric
Theravada
Which development in the Mongol Empire most significantly impacted trade along the Silk Road between 1200-1450?
The invention of gunpowder by the Mongols which revolutionized caravan defense.
The establishment of a Pax Mongolica that ensured the safety of merchants.
The conversion of the Mongols to Islam which led to shared religious beliefs with traders.
The adoption of paper currency by the Mongol administration to simplify taxation.
During the Mongol Yuan Dynasty in China, which group had a higher social status than native Chinese?
Mongols
Uighurs
Tibetans
Manchus