Question 1

Social classes developed distinct cultural characteristics

Accepted Answer

A)  during the Warring States period. 
B)  despite government policies that encouraged class mobility. 
C)  in imitation of Chinese culture. 
D)  after they were frozen by Hideyoshi. 
A)  during the Warring States period. 
B)  despite government policies that encouraged class mobility. 
C)  in imitation of Chinese culture. 
D)  after they were frozen by Hideyoshi. B

Question 2

Explain the main tenets of Chinese foreign policy in the Ming-Qing period. What were the "managed frontiers"? Why did the Chinese fail to take advantage of their maritime technology? What groups were the greatest threat to the empire? 
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

During the Ming-Qing period, Chinese foreign policy was characterized by a focus on maintaining stability and control over their borders, known as the "managed frontiers." This involved a combination of military force, diplomacy, and economic incentives to keep neighboring states and ethnic groups in check and prevent incursions into Chinese territory.

The Chinese also had advanced maritime technology during this period, including the invention of the compass and the development of large oceangoing ships. However, they failed to take full advantage of this technology due to a combination of factors. One reason was the emphasis on land-based security and the belief that the sea was a source of danger rather than opportunity. Additionally, the Chinese government imposed strict regulations on maritime trade and exploration, limiting the potential for expansion and exploration.

The greatest threats to the Chinese empire during this period came from various groups on the frontiers, including the Mongols, Manchus, and other nomadic tribes. These groups were often able to exploit weaknesses in the Chinese border defenses and launch raids into Chinese territory. Additionally, internal rebellions and uprisings posed significant challenges to the stability of the empire.

Overall, the main tenets of Chinese foreign policy in the Ming-Qing period were focused on maintaining control over their borders, limiting maritime expansion, and dealing with the threats posed by neighboring states and ethnic groups. These policies were shaped by a combination of strategic considerations, cultural attitudes, and the geopolitical realities of the time.

Question 3

The story of the forty-seven r?nin demonstrates

Accepted Answer

A)  that loyalty was deeply internalized. 
B)  that women and men were both capable of self-sacrifice. 
C)  the importance attached to the law. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  that loyalty was deeply internalized. 
B)  that women and men were both capable of self-sacrifice. 
C)  the importance attached to the law. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. D

Question 4

Given the influence of Confucianism and the deep roots of patriarchal social structures, what was the condition of women in China and Japan during the early modern period? What was their social status and their economic power? What were the differences between Chinese and Japanese women?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

During the early modern period, women in

Question 5

Why was Christianity more successful in Japan than in other Asian countries? Was Christianity compatible with Japanese religious beliefs? Did the success of Catholic missionaries lead to an aggressive reaction toward Christians?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

Christianity was more successful in Japa

Question 6

Compare and contrast the influence of Chinese culture and government in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. How did each state use Chinese culture to build their own states? What were the results of state-building in each place? 
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The influence of Chinese culture and gov

Question 7

How did the Foot Soldier Revolution change Japanese society?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The term "Foot Soldier Revolution" does

Question 8

How did Japanese culture change during the Tokugawa period? What was the importance of Confucianism to the culture of Japan? What influence, if any, did the West have on Japanese cultural development?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

During the Tokugawa period, Japanese cul

Question 9

Chinese today believe a characteristic achievement of Ming-Qing culture was

Accepted Answer

A)  sculpture. 
B)  drama. 
C)  ceramics. 
D)  the novel. 
A)  sculpture. 
B)  drama. 
C)  ceramics. 
D)  the novel.

Question 10

The text argues that the West may have industrialized before the East for all of the following reasons except (Global Perspective, pp. 458-459)

Accepted Answer

A)  that the Protestant Ethic inspired saving and thrift. 
B)  that the first modern states, with efficient bureaucracies, emerged in the West. 
C)  that the Scientific Revolution contributed to technological innovation. 
D)  that the competitive state system made the West more open to outside influences. 
A)  that the Protestant Ethic inspired saving and thrift. 
B)  that the first modern states, with efficient bureaucracies, emerged in the West. 
C)  that the Scientific Revolution contributed to technological innovation. 
D)  that the competitive state system made the West more open to outside influences.

Question 11

Economic and political development in traditional Korea was limited by

Accepted Answer

A)  Korea's geographical location between Japan and China. 
B)  the lack of skilled administrators and rulers. 
C)  the small number of private slaves available. 
D)  the reliance on the complex Chinese alphabet. 
A)  Korea's geographical location between Japan and China. 
B)  the lack of skilled administrators and rulers. 
C)  the small number of private slaves available. 
D)  the reliance on the complex Chinese alphabet.

Question 12

The best description of the Chinese and Japanese patterns of government is

Accepted Answer

A)  China's is cyclical, Japan's has no set configuration. 
B)  China's has no set configuration, Japan's is cyclical. 
C)  China's is circular, Japan's is cyclical. 
D)  China's is cyclical, Japan's is circular. 
A)  China's is cyclical, Japan's has no set configuration. 
B)  China's has no set configuration, Japan's is cyclical. 
C)  China's is circular, Japan's is cyclical. 
D)  China's is cyclical, Japan's is circular.

Question 13

During the Warring States period, customs shifted so that inheritances went to

Accepted Answer

A)  the oldest child. 
B)  the most able son. 
C)  equal division among heirs. 
D)  the state, which was the legal owner of all property. 
A)  the oldest child. 
B)  the most able son. 
C)  equal division among heirs. 
D)  the state, which was the legal owner of all property.

Question 14

What are some of the reasons the text offers for why modernity began in the West and not in East Asia?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons the text offer

Question 15

How did the Warring States develop in Japan? Why did the wars continue for over a century? What institutions were changed in the country because of these long wars? 
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The Warring States period in Japan devel

Question 16

The "march to the south" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  southward movement of Vietnamese peoples. 
B)  Chinese military aggression against Vietnam. 
C)  French colonization. 
D)  None of these answers are correct. 
A)  southward movement of Vietnamese peoples. 
B)  Chinese military aggression against Vietnam. 
C)  French colonization. 
D)  None of these answers are correct.

Question 17

What are the factors that prevented Korea from emerging as a strong state during medieval and early modern times? How did Korean political and social structures differ from those of China and Japan?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that prevented

Question 18

What were the main tenets of Japanese foreign policy from 1467 to 1858? How important was Western influence in this period? What trade had been carried on with China and why did such activity stop during this period? 
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The main tenets of Japanese foreign poli

Question 19

How did the commercial revolution impact the status of women in Chinese society?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The commercial revolution had a signific

Question 20

Christianity became a hidden religion in Japan

Accepted Answer

A)  after it was banned by Tokugawa Ieyasu. 
B)  after 37,000 Christians died in an uprising. 
C)  after a period in which Christians were persecuted in Japan. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  after it was banned by Tokugawa Ieyasu. 
B)  after 37,000 Christians died in an uprising. 
C)  after a period in which Christians were persecuted in Japan. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Exam 19: East Asia in the Late Traditional ERA

Social classes developed distinct cultural characteristics

Explain the main tenets of Chinese foreign policy in the Ming-Qing period. What were the "managed frontiers"? Why did the Chinese fail to take advantage of their maritime technology? What groups were the greatest threat to the empire? Conceptual

The story of the forty-seven r?nin demonstrates

Given the influence of Confucianism and the deep roots of patriarchal social structures, what was the condition of women in China and Japan during the early modern period? What was their social status and their economic power? What were the differences between Chinese and Japanese women? Conceptual

Why was Christianity more successful in Japan than in other Asian countries? Was Christianity compatible with Japanese religious beliefs? Did the success of Catholic missionaries lead to an aggressive reaction toward Christians? Conceptual

Compare and contrast the influence of Chinese culture and government in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. How did each state use Chinese culture to build their own states? What were the results of state-building in each place? Conceptual

How did the Foot Soldier Revolution change Japanese society? Conceptual

How did Japanese culture change during the Tokugawa period? What was the importance of Confucianism to the culture of Japan? What influence, if any, did the West have on Japanese cultural development? Conceptual

Chinese today believe a characteristic achievement of Ming-Qing culture was

The text argues that the West may have industrialized before the East for all of the following reasons except (Global Perspective, pp. 458-459)

Economic and political development in traditional Korea was limited by

The best description of the Chinese and Japanese patterns of government is

During the Warring States period, customs shifted so that inheritances went to

What are some of the reasons the text offers for why modernity began in the West and not in East Asia? Conceptual

How did the Warring States develop in Japan? Why did the wars continue for over a century? What institutions were changed in the country because of these long wars? Conceptual

The "march to the south" refers to

What are the factors that prevented Korea from emerging as a strong state during medieval and early modern times? How did Korean political and social structures differ from those of China and Japan? Conceptual

What were the main tenets of Japanese foreign policy from 1467 to 1858? How important was Western influence in this period? What trade had been carried on with China and why did such activity stop during this period? Conceptual

How did the commercial revolution impact the status of women in Chinese society? Conceptual

Christianity became a hidden religion in Japan

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