Ap World History - Chapter 12 - Quiz, Flashcards & Trivia

1. Who was Wendi?

A military general; leader of the Qin Dynasty.

A ruler; founder of Sui Dynasty

A poet; famous for his works during the Tang Dynasty.

A philosopher; writer of the Analects.

Wendi was indeed a ruler who founded the Sui Dynasty in China, not a military general, philosopher, or poet.

Explanation

Wendi was indeed a ruler who founded the Sui Dynasty in China, not a military general, philosopher, or poet.

2. Which dynasty or dynasties were involved in canal building?

The Sui and Tang dynasties were involved in canal building.

The Ming dynasty

The Qing dynasty

The Han dynasty

The Sui and Tang dynasties were known for their extensive canal building projects in ancient China, impacting transportation and commerce significantly during their respective reigns. While the Ming and Qing dynasties made their marks on Chinese history in other ways, they were not primarily involved in canal construction. The Han dynasty, although notable for many achievements, was not focused on canal building to the extent seen during the Sui and Tang dynasties.

Explanation

The Sui and Tang dynasties were known for their extensive canal building projects in ancient China, impacting transportation and commerce significantly during their respective reigns. While the Ming and Qing dynasties made their marks on Chinese history in other ways, they were not primarily involved in canal construction. The Han dynasty, although notable for many achievements, was not focused on canal building to the extent seen during the Sui and Tang dynasties.

3. What was the main reason behind the construction of the canals during the Sui and Tang dynasties in China?

The canals were primarily built for agricultural irrigation purposes during times of drought.

Construction of the canals was a religious mandate imposed by the imperial court.

Trade relations with neighboring countries required an efficient waterway system in China.

A major shift in population balance within the Chinese civilization necessitated the building of the canals in the Sui and Tang dynasties.

The correct answer addresses the demographic changes that prompted the need for canals during the Sui and Tang dynasties in China.

Explanation

The correct answer addresses the demographic changes that prompted the need for canals during the Sui and Tang dynasties in China.

4. Who built the Grand Canal and when was it built?

The Pyramids of Giza were built by the ancient Egyptians around 2500 BC.

The Colosseum was built in ancient Rome during the 1st century AD.

The Great Wall was built by Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the 3rd century BC.

The Grand Canal was built during the reign of Yangdi during the Sui dynasty (7th century.)

The Grand Canal in China was actually built during the reign of Yangdi in the 7th century during the Sui dynasty, making it one of the oldest and longest artificial waterways in the world.

Explanation

The Grand Canal in China was actually built during the reign of Yangdi in the 7th century during the Sui dynasty, making it one of the oldest and longest artificial waterways in the world.

5. What was the purpose of the Grand Canal?

Supplying water to remote villages for agricultural purposes.

Providing a direct sea route for trade with European countries.

The purpose of the Grand Canal was to link the centers of Chinese civilization in the north with the Yangtze river basin to the south.

Constructing a barrier to prevent invasions from neighboring tribes.

The Grand Canal was an important transportation route in ancient China connecting major cities and facilitating trade and communication between regions. It played a key role in the economic development and unity of the country.

Explanation

The Grand Canal was an important transportation route in ancient China connecting major cities and facilitating trade and communication between regions. It played a key role in the economic development and unity of the country.

6. How long is the Grand Canal?

800 miles

500 miles

The Grand Canal is nearly 1200 miles long.

1500 miles

The correct answer is that the Grand Canal is nearly 1200 miles long, making it one of the longest artificial waterways in the world.

Explanation

The correct answer is that the Grand Canal is nearly 1200 miles long, making it one of the longest artificial waterways in the world.