Quiz for Sources for World Societies, Chapter 7

1. Question

   How did Sima Qian explain the Xiongnu’s martial lifestyle (see Document 7-1)?

   A.

   He saw raiding and plundering as part of the Xiongnu’s innate nature.

   B.

   He thought the Xiongnu had been forced to take up arms in self-defense.

   C.

   He saw the militarization of the Xiongnu as a consequence of their contact with the Chinese.

   D.

   He saw the Xiongnu’s marital skill as a reflection of the moral and ethical strength of their society.

   Correct: The answer is a. Sima Qian saw the Xiongnu as an innately warlike people who knew nothing of “proper behavior or justice.”

   Incorrect: The answer is a. Sima Qian saw the Xiongnu as an innately warlike people who knew nothing of “proper behavior or justice.”

   How did Sima Qian explain the Xiongnu’s martial lifestyle (see Document 7-1)?

2. Question

   According to Ban Zhao, why did she write Lessons for Women (see Document 7-2)?

   A.

   Because she was shocked at the way Chinese women were treated by Chinese men

   B.

   Because she was worried that her children were not properly trained

   C.

   Because she believed that the time had come for women to assert themselves in Chinese society

   D.

   Because she thought that Chinese women had grown too masculine

   Correct: The answer is b. Ban Zhao was concerned that her daughters had not learned “the proper customs for married women” and, as a consequence, risked humiliating themselves and their clan.

   Incorrect: The answer is b. Ban Zhao was concerned that her daughters had not learned “the proper customs for married women” and, as a consequence, risked humiliating themselves and their clan.

   According to Ban Zhao, why did she write Lessons for Women (see Document 7-2)?

3. Question

   For which of these assertions does the statue of Hachiman provide support (see Document 7-3)?

   A.

   The Japanese fused elements of Shintoism with Buddhism to create a hybrid belief system.

   B.

   The introduction of Buddhism in Japan led to the eradication of Shintoism.

   C.

   Buddhism and Shintoism coexisted in Japan, with neither having much influence on the other.

   D.

   Buddhism and Shintoism were fundamentally incompatible.

   Correct: The answer is a. The statue embodies the fusion of Buddhism and Shintoism, featuring as it does a Shinto god taking on the role of a Buddhist monk.

   Incorrect: The answer is a. The statue embodies the fusion of Buddhism and Shintoism, featuring as it does a Shinto god taking on the role of a Buddhist monk.

   For which of these assertions does the statue of Hachiman provide support (see Document 7-3)?

4. Question

   Of what did Tiaohua accuse Seng Du (see Document 7-4)?

   A.

   Of betraying her trust in him

   B.

   Of teaching an immoral philosophy to China’s youth

   C.

   Of engaging in an adulterous affair

   D.

   Of abandoning his obligations to his family and his ancestors

   Correct: The answer is d. Tiaohua accused Seng Du of turning his back on his familial obligations, an extraordinarily serious charge from a Confucian perspective.

   Incorrect: The answer is d. Tiaohua accused Seng Du of turning his back on his familial obligations, an extraordinarily serious charge from a Confucian perspective.

   Of what did Tiaohua accuse Seng Du (see Document 7-4)?

5. Question

   According to the Emperor Wuzong, which of these would be accomplished by the dissolution of Buddhist monasteries (see Document 7-5)?

   A.

   The population of China would begin to grow more rapidly.

   B.

   Vast sums of money would flow into the imperial treasury.

   C.

   Unproductive individuals would be returned to service to society and the state.

   D.

   Cosmic balance would be restored.

   Correct: The answer is c. In Emperor Wuzong’s view, one of the principal crimes of Buddhist monks and nuns was that they were parasites on society, contributing nothing and expecting that others would support them.

   Incorrect: The answer is c. In Emperor Wuzong’s view, one of the principal crimes of Buddhist monks and nuns was that they were parasites on society, contributing nothing and expecting that others would support them.

   According to the Emperor Wuzong, which of these would be accomplished by the dissolution of Buddhist monasteries (see Document 7-5)?