The establishment of the Mongol Empire directly facilitated which of the following?

More cultural & technological exchange between the Islamic world & China

Chinese bureaucracies chose officials based on merit by

using civil service exams based on Neo-Confucianism

Travelers along the Silk Roads likely felt safer because

there was a system of caravanserai and postal relay stations

Civil service exams did not provide complete social mobility because

typically only nobles had access to education and tutoring

Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta

wrote about places they traveled, spreading knowledge of other societies

What was NOT a negative impact of Mongol expansion?

the diffusion of technology and ideas from the Chinese and Muslim worlds

Which of the following best describes the Mongol Empire’s role in facilitating trans-Eurasian trade?

it established the yam system of relay stations

Mongol rule was often characterized by

a combination of destruction, reforms and tolerance

One way that West African, Mongol, European and Islamic societies were similar in the Medieval period was

they established centers of learning, often supported by rulers

One reason Muslim scholars settled in Timbuktu was

the Mali government protected them and encouraged them to come to the city

What was most influential in the expansion of prosperous cities like Calicut, Kashgar, Malacca, Canton and Timbuktu?

the expansion of trade networks

Zheng He's expeditions could be considered a success because they

greatly expanded China's trade, prestige and political influence

The Mongol conquests of much of Eurasia impacted Silk Road trade by

encouraging trade by providing stability during Pax Mongolica

A historian could study the Qingming Scroll if he wanted to learn about

urban growth and trade along the Grand Canal during China's golden age

The arrival of Islam in West Africa

helped solidify and expand trade networks

What was China's relationship with other regions and rulers?

rulers who sent tribute and were open to trade usually benefited

Tang & Song China are known for which of the following

a golden age of literature, innovation and economic growth

What was an effect of the spread of Islam in Africa?

new centers of trade, learning and wealth

How did technological advances improve the quantity of goods that could be traded?

Camel saddles and junk ships increased trade in Africa and the Indian Ocean

Which of the following best illustrates a similarity between the development of the Ghana and Mali empires?

both empires built their wealth and power on control of the gold trade

Which of the following serves as the best explanation for the success of the Mongols?

the Mongols incorporated conquered people and cultures into their empire

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1
The establishment of the Mongol Empire directly facilitated which of the following?
The adoption of Persian culture in China
the Mongol invasion and conquest of Europe
The creation of a social hierarchy that favored native Chinese people
More cultural & technological exchange between the Islamic world & China
2
Chinese bureaucracies chose officials based on merit by
using civil service exams based on Neo-Confucianism
drafting talented men from the cities for the army
hiring officials from other parts of East Asia
allowing nobles to purchase government jobs
3
Travelers along the Silk Roads likely felt safer because
the spread of gunpowder technology made guns more widely available
the Mongols had been defeated by the Ming
there was a system of caravanserai and postal relay stations
knights from the Crusades patrolled the routes
4
Civil service exams did not provide complete social mobility because
typically only nobles had access to education and tutoring
Peasants were banned from sitting for exams
Merchants dominated the urban hierarchy
Knowledge of Buddhist texts was necessary to pass
5
Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta
felt Mali was unsafe for travelers
wrote about places they traveled, spreading knowledge of other societies
only traveled in the Indian Ocean
felt that China did not have enough goods to offer
6
In a way, the tribute system Zheng He helped create was an extension of
Confucian ideas about society
Daoist principles about order
jihad of the sword
Buddhist principles about the appropriate use of force
7
What was NOT a negative impact of Mongol expansion?
millions of deaths
the destruction of cities
the diffusion of technology and ideas from the Chinese and Muslim worlds
the spread of the Black Death
8
Which of the following best describes the Mongol Empire’s role in facilitating trans-Eurasian trade?
It developed a sophisticated bureaucracy of Mongol officials.
it refused to keep the traditions and governments of conquered people
it established the yam system of relay stations
It imposed Mongol religious beliefs and practices on conquered peoples.
9
What could a historian use as evidence of Mali's connection to global trade networks
All of the above
West African gold was found in Europe
African slaves were sold to Arab merchants
Mansa Musa was featured on the Catalan Atlas after his hajj
10
Mongol rule was often characterized by
ceaseless warfare that interrupted all aspects of life in Eurasia
total acceptance of all cultures
limited trade opportunities reserved only for Mongol merchants
a combination of destruction, reforms and tolerance
11
One way that West African, Mongol, European and Islamic societies were similar in the Medieval period was
they each benefitted from just one trade route
they established centers of learning, often supported by rulers
they were all feudal societies
they were always highly tolerant of other religions
12
One reason Muslim scholars settled in Timbuktu was
the Mali government protected them and encouraged them to come to the city
it was built in a similar style to the city of Baghdad
it was the only place where texts could be translated
it was one of the only cities where paper was available
13
What was most influential in the expansion of prosperous cities like Calicut, Kashgar, Malacca, Canton and Timbuktu?
the expansion of trade networks
the development of mass production in factories
the consolidation of the Holy Roman Empire into a strong central state
an end to warfare
14
Zheng He's expeditions could be considered a success because they
bankrupted China
opened up trade routes that had never before existed
gave China access to the much sought after goods of Europe
greatly expanded China's trade, prestige and political influence
15
The Mongol conquests of much of Eurasia impacted Silk Road trade by
increasing the demand for military supplies from Europe
diverting trade south to the Indian Ocean network
opening new markets for goods in Africa
encouraging trade by providing stability during Pax Mongolica
16
A historian could study the Qingming Scroll if he wanted to learn about
the process of binding women's feet
how to grow and harvest champa rice
urban growth and trade along the Grand Canal during China's golden age
why later Tang ruler destroyed some Buddhist temples
17
Japan's system of landowning warlords with loyal samurai made Japan seem more similar to
the Mali Empire
the Mongol Empire
feudal Europe
Song China
18
Which Asian belief system most strongly influenced both Chinese society and politics?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Daoism
Confucianism
19
The arrival of Islam in West Africa
was met with hostile resistance
replaced all traditional African beliefs and customs
caused frequent warfare that prevented empires from forming
helped solidify and expand trade networks
20
What was China's relationship with other regions and rulers?
rulers who sent tribute and were open to trade usually benefited
China avoided any conflict with other regions or rulers
Pirates were able to attack merchants and ports
China's treasure fleet continued dominating the seas for centuries
21
Tang & Song China are known for which of the following
abandoning Confucianism in favor of Buddhism.
long periods of peace after defeating northern nomads
allowing people to vote for the emperor
a golden age of literature, innovation and economic growth
22
All of the following would flow out of China & impact Europe EXCEPT
Movable type printing
Theravada Buddhism
Gunpowder technology
paper money
23
Japan, Korea, and Vietnam were all influenced by China, but none adopted
foot binding
a written language
Buddhism
Confucian forms of government
24
What was an effect of the spread of Islam in Africa?
the decline of the Swahili city-states
new centers of trade, learning and wealth
the decline of the trans-Saharan slave trade
the decline of cities as Arab merchants dominated trade
25
How did technological advances improve the quantity of goods that could be traded?
the lateen sail increased trade in the Atlantic Ocean
The astrolabe and compass improved navigation along the Silk Roads
Camel saddles and junk ships increased trade in Africa and the Indian Ocean
gunpowder was used in cannons in Europe
26
Which of the following best illustrates a similarity between the development of the Ghana and Mali empires?
both empires built their wealth and power on control of the gold trade
both empires resisted the influence of Islam
both empires dominated East Africa
both empires lacked strong leaders
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Which of the following serves as the best explanation for the success of the Mongols?
the Mongols incorporated conquered people and cultures into their empire
the Mongols made great technological advancements that facilitated conquest
the Mongols fought against highly centralized and unified empires
the Mongols were accomplished farmers, so they could settle almost anywhere

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