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All of these were characteristics of the Yuan Dynasty established by Kublai Khan EXCEPT:

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  1. Its leaders created the largest empire yet in Chinese history.

  2. Kublai and his successors built connections through trade and foreign contacts.

  3. Yuan leaders used Beijing as a capital city.

  4. Emperors implemented massive changes to the Chinese bureaucracy.

  5. Mongols kept their separate identities from the ethnic Chinese.

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Correct Option: A
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Its leaders created the largest empire yet in Chinese history.

Ming China was known for all of the following EXCEPT:

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  1. Driving the Mongols out of China.

  2. Leading a series of naval expeditions that spanned East Asia to the east coast of Africa.

  3. Officially adopting Buddhism as the state religion.

  4. Limiting trade with foreigners to a few coastal cities.

  5. Constructing the Forbidden City inside Beijing.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Driving the Mongols out of China.

All of these were characteristic of Korea during the post-classical period EXCEPT:

east asia in the middle ages china: two different phases the middle ages national liberation movements in the colonies history

  1. Silla established itself as the most powerful kingdom during the Three Kingdoms Period.

  2. Self-imposed isolation from outside powers.

  3. Korea was occupied by Mongol overlords who demanded crushing tributes.

  4. The Koryu Dynasty adopted a Chinese-styled bureaucracy.

  5. The Yi (Choson) Dynasty emerged, which would rule Korea for more than 500 years.

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Correct Option: A
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Silla established itself as the most powerful kingdom during the Three Kingdoms Period.

Which of these BEST describes the establishment of the Qing Dynasty?

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  1. Manchu merchants partnered with Portuguese merchants and overthrew the MIng dynasty

  2. Manchu invader pushed through the Great Wall, seized Beijing and established the new dynasty

  3. Ming dynasty leaders abdicated the throne and allowed for the establishment of the new dynasty

  4. Manchu warriors appealed to Ming peasants because of their desire to end Confucianism so the peasants revolted

  5. Manchu politicians convinced the people of China that the Ming dynasty had lost the Mandate of Heaven

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manchu merchants partnered with Portuguese merchants and overthrew the MIng dynasty.

A Chinese dynasty can BEST be described as _____________________.

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  1. A belief that leaders are selected based on merit

  2. A system in which leadership is passed down generationally from family member to family member

  3. A social hierarchy where men are far more highly valued than women

  4. The relationship between the emperor and his/her people

  5. A period of continual warfare prevalent in Chinese history

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Correct Option: A

Compared to Classical China, Classical India ___________________.

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  1. Had more religious influence in society

  2. Was more secular

  3. Was less diverse that Chinese society

  4. Had a strong, central government throughout the Classical Period

  5. Believed in social equality

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Correct Option: A

Which of the following represents the correct order of Chinese Dynasties from the river valley period to Classical period?

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  1. Qin, Shang, Han, Zhou

  2. Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han

  3. Zhou, Han, Qin, Shang

  4. Han, Qin, Shang, Zhou

  5. Qin, Shang, Zhou, Han

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qin, Shang, Han, Zhou.

The Qing Dynasty in its early years was known for all of the following EXCEPT:

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  1. Upholding Confucian forms of government

  2. Restoring China's economic prosperity

  3. Patronizing the arts

  4. Intermarrying with ethnic Chinese

  5. Continuing to employ ethnic Chinese scholar-gentry in government positions

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Correct Option: A

Who is regarded as the founder of modern China?

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  1. Mao Tse-Tung

  2. Deng Xiaoping

  3. Chiang Kai-shek

  4. Sun Yat-Sen

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Correct Option: D

Which dynasty ruled China in the 20th century?

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  1. Xia

  2. Qing

  3. Manchu

  4. Shang

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Correct Option: C