Mongols, Ottomans, & Bubonic Plague Flashcard

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Who united the Mongol tribes in the early 1200s?

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Genghis Khan

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What was the name given to the period of relative peace and stability under Mongol rule?

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Pax Mongolica

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Which of these was NOT a characteristic of the Mongol Empire? Religious tolerance, Promotion of trade, Strict isolationism, Advanced communication systems

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Strict isolationism

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Who conquered China and established the Yuan Dynasty?

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Kublai Khan

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What impact did Marco Polo's journey have on Europe?

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It inspired future explorers like Christopher Columbus.

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Which of these best describes the Mongols' approach to ruling conquered peoples?
Options:
Forced assimilation,
Complete oppression,
Tolerance with tribute payments,
Immediate execution of all leaders

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Tolerance with tribute payments

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What led to the decline of the Mongol Empire?

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Internal conflicts and succession disputes

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Who founded the Ottoman Empire?

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Osman I

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What was the capital of the Ottoman Empire after 1453? Options: Ankara, Rome, Constantinople/Istanbul, Baghdad

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Constantinople/Istanbul

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During whose reign did the Ottoman Empire reach its peak? Options: Osman I, Mehmet II, Suleiman the Magnificent, Kublai Khan

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Suleiman the Magnificent