World History
CFA #7 Concept Cards
Write the term or question on one side of the index card. On the other side, write the full definition or
answer the question in a complete sentence. You will use your textbook and/or notes to complete these
cards. They are your study guide for the CFA. Keep them in the envelope in the back of your composition
book until time to turn in.
Questions
1. After the collapse of the Han dynasty, how did the lack of a central government affect China? 178
2. What were the three major achievements of the Sui dynasty? 179
3. What was the Grand Canal? What were the benefits of the Grand Canal? 179
4. What actions did the emperors of the Tang dynasty take to unify China? ( include at least 4) 180
5. Who brought Buddhism to China? 182
6. Why did Buddhism become popular in Tang China? 182
7. Why did a large part of the Chinese population and the Tang rulers turn against Buddhism? 182
8. How did Confucian ideas shape China’s government?
9. Why did Confucianism go into decline after the fall of the Han dynasty? 184
10. What did Neo-Confucianism teach? 184
11. Why would the Tang and Song rulers prefer Neo-Confucianism and the civil service examinations? 184-185
12. What was the purpose of the civil service examinations? 185
13. How did the civil service examination affect Chinese society? 185
14 .How did the Chinese advancements affect Europe? 190
15. How did the Mongols way of life affect their battling skills? 193-194
16. How did trading improve under the Mongolian rule? 196
17. How did the Chinese benefit from being ruled by the Mongols?
18.Describe the Imperial and Forbidden City created during the Ming Dynasty pg 203
19. During the Ming Dynasty, China stopped trading with other areas of the world and became increasingly
isolated. Why did Chinese officials begin to oppose overseas voyages?
Tang & Song Advancements
For each advancement: 1. Describe what was improved and/or invented 2. Describe how the advancement affected China.
Economic Growth:
20. Farming Improvements 186
21. Trade 187
Technological Advances
22. Coal & Steel
23. Printing (Paper & Woodblock Printing)
24. Gunpowder
25. Compass
Definitions
26. Neo-Confucianism 184
Important People Why is this individual significant? How did they impact Medieval China?
27. Empress Wu pg 180 (Biography)
28. Genghis Khan 194
29. Kublai Kahn 196-198
30. Zheng He 204-207
ALL CARDS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY 12/11. PLEASE put your name or initials on your cards. You will need to keep up
with these; they are your study guides!
World History
CFA #7 Concept Cards
Write the term or question on one side of the index card. On the other side, write the full definition or
answer the question in a complete sentence. You will use your textbook and/or notes to complete these
cards. They are your study guide for the CFA. Keep them in the envelope in the back of your composition
book until time to turn in.
Questions
1. After the collapse of the Han dynasty, how did the lack of a central government affect China? 178
2. What were the three major achievements of the Sui dynasty? 179
3. What was the Grand Canal? What were the benefits of the Grand Canal? 179
4. What actions did the emperors of the Tang dynasty take to unify China? ( include at least 4) 180
5. Who brought Buddhism to China? 182
6. Why did Buddhism become popular in Tang China? 182
7. Why did a large part of the Chinese population and the Tang rulers turn against Buddhism? 182
8. How did Confucian ideas shape China’s government?
9. Why did Confucianism go into decline after the fall of the Han dynasty? 184
10. What did Neo-Confucianism teach? 184
11. Why would the Tang and Song rulers prefer Neo-Confucianism and the civil service examinations? 184-185
12. What was the purpose of the civil service examinations? 185
13. How did the civil service examination affect Chinese society? 185
14 .How did the Chinese advancements affect Europe? 190
15. How did the Mongols way of life affect their battling skills? 193-194
16. How did trading improve under the Mongolian rule? 196
17. How did the Chinese benefit from being ruled by the Mongols?
18.Describe the Imperial and Forbidden City created during the Ming Dynasty pg 203
19. During the Ming Dynasty, China stopped trading with other areas of the world and became increasingly
isolated. Why did Chinese officials begin to oppose overseas voyages?
Tang & Song Advancements
For each advancement: 1. Describe what was improved and/or invented 2. Describe how the advancement affected China.
Economic Growth:
20. Farming Improvements 186
21. Trade 187
Technological Advances
22. Coal & Steel
23. Printing (Paper & Woodblock Printing)
24. Gunpowder
25. Compass
Definitions
26. Neo-Confucianism 184
Important People Why is this individual significant? How did they impact Medieval China?
27. Empress Wu pg 180 (Biography)
28. Genghis Khan 194
29. Kublai Kahn 196-198
30. Zheng He 204-207
ALL CARDS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY 12/11. PLEASE put your name or initials on your cards. You will need to keep up
with these; they are your study guides!