Question 1

What is the name of the philosophy-a blend of traditional Chinese thought and selected Buddhist concepts-that flourished during the Southern Song period?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neo-Chanism 
B)  Neo-Buddhism 
C)  Neo-Daoism 
D)  Neo-Confucianism 
A)  Neo-Chanism 
B)  Neo-Buddhism 
C)  Neo-Daoism 
D)  Neo-Confucianism

Question 2

The Qin ruler Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, is remembered in art history for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The numerous bronze vessels buried with him 
B)  The beautiful pieced-jade suit in which he was buried 
C)  The army of life-size warriors and horses he commissioned for his tomb 
D)  His recognition of Buddhism as the official religion of China 
A)  The numerous bronze vessels buried with him 
B)  The beautiful pieced-jade suit in which he was buried 
C)  The army of life-size warriors and horses he commissioned for his tomb 
D)  His recognition of Buddhism as the official religion of China

Question 3

Which country provided the cultural link between China and Japan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mongolia 
B)  Siberia 
C)  Korea 
D)  India 
A)  Mongolia 
B)  Siberia 
C)  Korea 
D)  India

Question 4

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Under which dynasty were these elaborate cast-bronze vessels produced?

Accepted Answer

A)  Southern Song 
B)  Six Dynasties 
C)  Shang 
D)  Tang 
A)  Southern Song 
B)  Six Dynasties 
C)  Shang 
D)  Tang

Question 5

The imagery on the silk banner discovered in the tomb of the marquise of Dai is thought to represent which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The story of her life 
B)  The heavenly, human, and underworld realms 
C)  The history of the Han 
D)  Her ancestry 
A)  The story of her life 
B)  The heavenly, human, and underworld realms 
C)  The history of the Han 
D)  Her ancestry

Question 6

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Under which dynasty did Ma Yuan paint this work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Han 
B)  Northern Song 
C)  Tang 
D)  Southern Song 
A)  Han 
B)  Northern Song 
C)  Tang 
D)  Southern Song

Question 7

Impressive celadon ceramics were produced during which of the following periods?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Great Silla dynasty 
B)  The Yi dynasty 
C)  The Goryeo dynasty 
A)  The Great Silla dynasty 
B)  The Yi dynasty 
C)  The Goryeo dynasty

Question 8

Chan Buddhist beliefs developed under the Song emperors had a great effect on the art of which country?

Accepted Answer

A)  Java 
B)  India 
C)  Japan 
D)  Australia 
A)  Java 
B)  India 
C)  Japan 
D)  Australia

Question 9

What is the explanation for one figure being represented as larger than the others in one of the scenes from the Wu family shrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  The larger size of the figure means he is a deity. 
B)  The larger size of the figure is an attempt at perspective. 
C)  The larger size of the figure means he is a deceased ancestor. 
D)  The larger size of the figure highlights his importance. 
A)  The larger size of the figure means he is a deity. 
B)  The larger size of the figure is an attempt at perspective. 
C)  The larger size of the figure means he is a deceased ancestor. 
D)  The larger size of the figure highlights his importance.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the Tang court and the art it commissioned?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mystical and magical 
B)  Xenophobic and reclusive 
C)  Isolated and withdrawn 
D)  Worldly and self-assured 
A)  Mystical and magical 
B)  Xenophobic and reclusive 
C)  Isolated and withdrawn 
D)  Worldly and self-assured

Exam 16: China and Korea to 1279

What is the name of the philosophy-a blend of traditional Chinese thought and selected Buddhist concepts-that flourished during the Southern Song period?

The Qin ruler Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, is remembered in art history for which of the following?

Which country provided the cultural link between China and Japan?

​ Under which dynasty were these elaborate cast-bronze vessels produced?

The imagery on the silk banner discovered in the tomb of the marquise of Dai is thought to represent which of the following?

​ Under which dynasty did Ma Yuan paint this work?

Impressive celadon ceramics were produced during which of the following periods?

Chan Buddhist beliefs developed under the Song emperors had a great effect on the art of which country?

What is the explanation for one figure being represented as larger than the others in one of the scenes from the Wu family shrine?

Which of the following best describes the Tang court and the art it commissioned?

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