The term Pax Mongolica describes

the period of peace and stability in Asia

One main reason for the fall of the Mongol Empire was

a weakened economy due to expensive public works projects.

What are considered the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China?

papermaking, compass, gunpowder, and printing

As a result of the Chinese conquest over their land, the Vietnamese

adopted many aspects of Chinese culture and practices.

Emp Wudi changed the way people were appointed to government jobs by

requiring people to pass written tests before they earned a position.

Originally, the tribes that later formed the Mongol people were

nomadic peoples living in the northern plains of China.

What best describes the Mandate of Heaven?

The gods would only allow good and just leaders to rule.

The Tang Dynasty ruled over a strong and unified China because of which of these reasons?

They had a strong army that could defend the borders and repel invaders.

In the late 1200s, Kublai Khan met European traveler Marco Polo. This meeting illustrated that

contact between Europe and the Far East had increased.

Which of the following was a result of the peace in Asia in the 13th and 14th centuries under Mongol rule?

Trade along the Silk Road increased.

Which was a major accomplishment of the ancient people under the Shang Dynasty's rule?

They developed a writing system.

Which made Chinese exploration of the Indian Ocean possible?

advances in sailing and shipbuilding techniques

Which describes the type of relations the Chinese and the Japanese had from around 600 A.D. to 800 A.D.?

cultures were friendly because the Japs model their culture after the China

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1
The term Pax Mongolica describes
guarantee given by the Mongols not to invade India or the Arabian Peninsula
the rights and responsibilities of the peoples conquered by the Mongols.
the period of peace and stability in Asia
treaty agreements the Mongols required of all the peoples they conquered.
2
The Buddhist missionaries used which of these to help them spread their message in central Asia?
the Indian army
the Silk Road
the Yangtze River
the Great Wall of China
3
Which medical technology from the Chinese involves inserting needles into parts of the body in order to cure pain
herbalism
acupuncture
purging
meditation
4
Which of the following is a fragile ceramic thought to have been invented in China?
silk
porcelain
compass
jade
5
Who was responsible for overthrowing the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty in 1368?
Yang Jian
Zhu Yuanzhang
Liu Che
Qin Shi Huang
6
One main reason for the fall of the Mongol Empire was
a weakened economy due to expensive public works projects.
military invasions by Muslim armies.
the spread of diseases brought by Europeans.
decreased trade with the West after the closing of the Silk Road.
7
What political system did the Mongols establish in their conquered areas of Central Asia, India, and Southwest Asia?
a fiefdom
a monarchy
an oligarchy
a democracy
8
What are considered the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China?
papermaking, compass, gunpowder, and printing
spinning wheel, ship's rudder, steel, and windmill
plywood, cement, plows, and canals
glassblowing, screws, clocks, and the pulley
9
Confucianism is a code that guides how a person should live. On which of these character traits is Confucianism based?
justice
courage
love
honesty
10
As a result of the Chinese conquest over their land, the Vietnamese
began to embrace the beliefs of the religion of Islam.
were able to develop a profitable sea trade industry.
adopted many aspects of Chinese culture and practices.
had the ability to educate all of their citizens.
11
Emp Wudi changed the way people were appointed to government jobs by
requiring people to pass written tests before they earned a position.
assigning jobs to those who had paid him the most money.
only allowing his family members to work in the government.
using a lottery system to decide who would be placed into jobs.
12
Where did the Shang Dynasty first develop?
close to the island of Hong Kong
around the Yellow River
by the Heng Shan mountains
near China's southern plains
13
Originally, the tribes that later formed the Mongol people were
warlords ruling vast lands in Spain, France, and Russia.
rice farmers in Japan and its surrounding islands.
nomadic peoples living in the northern plains of China.
slash and burn farmers in Eastern and Southern Asia.
14
What best describes the Mandate of Heaven?
Those with the most powerful armies had the right to lead.
The gods would only allow good and just leaders to rule.
A government could rule only with the will of the people.
Religious leaders had the authority to select emperors.
15
The Tang Dynasty ruled over a strong and unified China because of which of these reasons?
They developed safe trade routes between Chinese cities and Siberia.
They had a strong army that could defend the borders and repel invaders.
The population was growing because of improvements in agriculture.
The Chinese were tired of civil war and focused on opening new businesses.
16
In the late 1200s, Kublai Khan met European traveler Marco Polo. This meeting illustrated that
very little trade was conducted over long distances.
goods from Europe were very popular with the Mongols.
sea routes were the best way to get from Europe to Asia.
contact between Europe and the Far East had increased.
17
Which of the following was a result of the peace in Asia in the 13th and 14th centuries under Mongol rule?
Islam's influence expanded into China.
Vietnam and Japan were annexed as part of China.
The four khanates rejoined to form one empire.
Trade along the Silk Road increased.
18
Which was a major accomplishment of the ancient people under the Shang Dynasty's rule?
The Shang had the first female ruler.
The Shang government abolished slavery.
They developed a writing system.
The people invented the wheel.
19
Which made Chinese exploration of the Indian Ocean possible?
several trade agreements between India and China
the establishment of the Silk Road
the Chinese' victory over the Vietnamese
advances in sailing and shipbuilding techniques
20
Which describes the type of relations the Chinese and the Japanese had from around 600 A.D. to 800 A.D.?
The relationship between the Jap and Chin was bad due to competition
cultures were friendly because the Japs model their culture after the China
societies shared a common ancestor and thus believed they must work togethe
The two kingdoms mostly ignored one another

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