Which of the following best explains why Mongols captured and relocated skilled workers and artisans?

Mongols wished to take advantage of their skill sets.

Why were goods transported by ship along the Indian Ocean trade routes (other than needing a ship to travel on water)?

Ships could carry heavier loads than pack animals.

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the Mongols' relationship with horses?

Men and women were both expected to learn how to ride.

Which if the following was most likely the reason the Mongols of the Il-khanate converted to Islam?

They wished to forge better ties with the native Persian population.

Why did the Chinese develop a system of credit known as "flying cash"?

The copper coins of their currency became too cumbersome to transport.

For which spice(s) were modern-day Indonesia and Malaysia called the Spice Islands in the period 1200-1450?

Nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom

A traditional Chinese sailing vessel

What was the significant contribution of innovations in saddles along the Silk Roads?

New saddles increased the weight of the loads camels could carry

Which of the following best describes Kublai Khan's approach to governance?

He promoted cultural exchange and integrated local customs.

What was a significant factor in Malacca's rise as a trading hub during the period 1200-1450?

Its location along major maritime trade routes

What led to the development of cities like Kashgar and Samarkand?

The establishment of important trade routes and cultural exchanges

Why was trade along the Silk Roads revived during the period of c. 1200 - c. 1450?

Mongols stabilized the trade routes by bringing them under one rule

All of the following were ways in which the Mongol rulers of China eventually alienated the Chinese EXCEPT...

They allowed intermarriage between Mongols and Chinese.

Which of the following was the reason why Zheng He led expeditions in the Indian Ocean between 1405 and 1433?

To promote trade and collect tribute for the Ming dynasty

Which of these is a correct configuration of a diaspora community and its location in the Indian Ocean trade network?

Arab traders in the Swahili city-states along the East African coast

Which of the following best describes why the Mongol rulers of the Il-Khanate allowed Persians to serve as ministers?

It allowed for maximum tax collection from the locals.

Which of the following was a result of the journeys of Zheng He?

Zheng He opened up new trade relationships for the Chinese.

Why do you think caravanserai along the Silk Roads were typically around 100 miles apart?

The distance reflected how long camels could travel without water.

Which of the following was characteristic of all three trade networks in Unit 2?

A desire for standardized currency

All of the following were results of Mongol rule of Russia EXCEPT...

Russia adopted the Uyghur alphabet used by the Mongols.

Why do you think local rulers of Calicut welcome Muslim and Chinese merchants?

They brought the city wealth and prominence.

What was the significance of the innovation of lateen sails in the Indian Ocean trade network?

They increased the speed and maneuverability of ships.

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1
Which of the following was NOT a city that developed along one of the trade networks from Unit 2?
Tokyo
Kashgar
Calicut
Cairo
2
Which of the following best explains why Mongols captured and relocated skilled workers and artisans?
Mongols trained them to be commanders in the Mongol armies.
Mongols wished to starve communities of the services that these provided.
Mongols sent them to serve at the khan's court.
Mongols wished to take advantage of their skill sets.
3
Why were goods transported by ship along the Indian Ocean trade routes (other than needing a ship to travel on water)?
Sea routes helped to avoid tolls along land routes.
Ships could carry heavier loads than pack animals.
Goods like spices were preserved longer in the mild climate of the ocean.
Goods sold for greater prices in Indian Ocean trade cities than in others.
4
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the Mongols' relationship with horses?
Men and women were both expected to learn how to ride.
Horses were insignificant when compared to camels.
Horses were reserved for the highest levels of Mongol society.
Only men were allowed to learn how to ride horses.
5
Which if the following was most likely the reason the Mongols of the Il-khanate converted to Islam?
They were attracted to the Islamic teaching of jihad, or holy war.
Their views on the role of women gradually became more patriarchal.
They wished to forge better ties with the native Persian population.
They wished to learn from Islamic scholars of the House of Wisdom.
6
Why did the Chinese develop a system of credit known as "flying cash"?
The Chinese Empire wished to display their innovations with paper money.
The copper coins of their currency became too cumbersome to transport.
Paper money catered to higher, literate, and thus wealthier, classes.
The Chinese began to run out of copper to make coins.
7
Which of the following travelers traveled to Asia, Europe, and Africa?
Zheng He
Margery Kempe
Ibn Battuta
Marco Polo
8
For which spice(s) were modern-day Indonesia and Malaysia called the Spice Islands in the period 1200-1450?
Black pepper
Thyme, basil, and oregano
Saffron
Nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom
9
What is a junk?
A traditional Chinese sailing vessel
A method of navigation used in ancient times
A type of spice traded in the Indian Ocean
A term for stolen goods in trade
10
What was the significant contribution of innovations in saddles along the Silk Roads?
New saddles increased the weight of the loads camels could carry
New saddles made it possible to strap a horse to the camel to calm them
New saddles made it easier for more than one person to ride on one camel
New saddles made it easier to withstand Mongol attacks with bow and arrow
11
Which of the following best describes Kublai Khan's approach to governance?
He isolated his empire from foreign influences entirely.
He enforced strict Mongol traditions without adaptations.
He focused solely on military conquests and expansion.
He promoted cultural exchange and integrated local customs.
12
What was a significant factor in Malacca's rise as a trading hub during the period 1200-1450?
Its development of a powerful military force
The establishment of numerous agricultural settlements
Its location along major maritime trade routes
The dominance of local textile production
13
Which of Genghis Khan's grandsons led the Golden Horde into Russia?
Batu
Hulegu
Kublai
14
Which dynasty replaced the Song Dynasty of China?
Ming Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
15
What led to the development of cities like Kashgar and Samarkand?
The establishment of important trade routes and cultural exchanges
The decline of trade along the Silk Roads
The exclusive focus on military expansion
The absence of agricultural activities in the region
16
Why was trade along the Silk Roads revived during the period of c. 1200 - c. 1450?
Muslim emperors of West Africa blocked Mediterranean sea routes to Europe
Ship technology providing for long sea trade routes had not yet developed
Mongols stabilized the trade routes by bringing them under one rule
The Chinese developed new transportation technology that made travel easier
17
All of the following were ways in which the Mongol rulers of China eventually alienated the Chinese EXCEPT...
They promoted Buddhists and Daoists.
They dismantled the Confucian civil service examinations.
They prohibited non-Mongols from learning Mongolian.
They allowed intermarriage between Mongols and Chinese.
18
From which trade city did slaves, ivory, and gold originate?
Malacca
Mogadishu
Macau
Calicut
19
Which of the following was the reason why Zheng He led expeditions in the Indian Ocean between 1405 and 1433?
To promote trade and collect tribute for the Ming dynasty
To establish military dominance over rival powers
To discover new land for colonization
To spread Buddhism throughout Southeast Asia
20
Which of these is a correct configuration of a diaspora community and its location in the Indian Ocean trade network?
Persian merchants only in Southeast Asia
Arab traders in the Swahili city-states along the East African coast
Chinese merchants exclusively in the Indian subcontinent
Indian traders primarily in the interior of Africa
21
Which of the following best describes why the Mongol rulers of the Il-Khanate allowed Persians to serve as ministers?
It allowed for maximum tax collection from the locals.
They needed local knowledge to effectively govern regions.
Persian ministers proved loyalty.
Mongols wanted to show tolerance for local cultures.
22
In the period 1200-1450, silk and porcelain were goods typically produced in
Vietnam
China
Russia
Mali
23
Which of the following regions became known for the high quality of its fabrics, especially cotton?
China
East Africa
India
Vietnam
24
Which of the following was a result of the journeys of Zheng He?
Zheng He's fleet introduced a system of Malay slavery into China.
Zheng He learned more advanced transportation technology from Europeans.
Zheng He converted to Islam after interacting with Arabs in East Africa.
Zheng He opened up new trade relationships for the Chinese.
25
How many ships did Zheng He have in his fleet at its height?
300
10
50
100
26
Why do you think caravanserai along the Silk Roads were typically around 100 miles apart?
The distance reflected how long camels could travel without water.
The distance made it easier for Mongols to spread information.
The distance reflected how long horses could travel without water.
The distance provided a buffer against Mongol attacks.
27
Which of the following was characteristic of all three trade networks in Unit 2?
The use of camels for transportation
A desire for standardized currency
The spread of Buddhism
Land-based trade routes
28
All of the following were results of Mongol rule of Russia EXCEPT...
Russia developed its own tribute system in response to the Mongol system.
Russia adopted the Uyghur alphabet used by the Mongols.
The Russian defeat, in response to Mongol occupation, limited Mongol power.
Russia developed its own unique culture after being cut off from W. Europe.
29
With which weapon were Mongol soldiers most proficient?
arrow
spear
cannon
sword
30
What is the shape of a lateen sail?
square
rectangular
circular
triangular
31
Why do you think local rulers of Calicut welcome Muslim and Chinese merchants?
They moved to India to convert to Hinduism and rise up in the caste system.
They fused their religious beliefs with those of Hinduism.
They introduced new writing systems into India.
They brought the city wealth and prominence.
32
What was the significance of the innovation of lateen sails in the Indian Ocean trade network?
They were only utilized by European ships in the region.
They were primarily used for fishing rather than trade.
They enabled ships to navigate more effectively in shallow waters.
They increased the speed and maneuverability of ships.

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