10.3
Exercise
Learning pathways LEVEL1 1, 3, 6
LEVEL2
LEVEL3 7, 8, 10, 11, 12
2, 4, 5, 9
REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. Explain how the Song emperors built their authority.
A. Through establishing a dictatorship B. Through a strong civilian government
C. Through the use of military D. Through fear and persecution 2. Identify the key features of the civilian government. 3. Explain why the population grew so rapidly in Song-dynasty China. Select all that apply. A. People were encouraged to expand their families. B. Farming techniques improved. C. Irrigation systems were rebuilt. D. Trade grew. 4. a. Describe how cities were designed. b. Explain how this helped protect the citizens. 5. Identify what work the traditional Chinese peasant did. 6. Select the elements that were combined to make gunpowder. Select all that apply. A. Coal B. Iron C. Saltpetre D. Sulphur E. Silicone ANALYSE AND APPLY 7. Discuss what features of life in the Song cities are shown in SOURCES1 and 2 . 8. The Song dynasty was threatened by two powerful tribes called the Khitan and the Jurchen. a. Explain what saved the city of Kaifeng from being attacked by the Khitan. b. Identify what the consequence of this was for the Song imperial family. EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 9. Propose what weaknesses there were behind the Song dynasty. 10. Explore the reasons that the Song dynasty created such a flourishing culture, which allowed for so much growth and creativity. 11. Evaluate the statement that China was way ahead of Europe in technology and culture during the Middle Ages. 12. Suggest what elements of the Song way of ruling a city can be found in Australian society today. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
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