Mongolian Culture Flashcard

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What conclusion can you draw about the Mongols based on this quote? From the start, the Mongols lived in round, moveable houses they called yurts. They had few material possessions. They knew little about mining and cared nothing about farming.

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They were nomadic

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The Mongols reopened the silk road. What conclusion can be drawn about their trading practices?

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They traded far and wide, throughout Asia and into Europe

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Who was the Yuan dynasty ruled by?

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The Mongols

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What resulted from the Mongol invasion of China?

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Trade along the Silk Road increased.

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What kind of empire did Genghis Khan create for the conquered people?

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peaceful

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Based on the charts, what is one similarity between European feudalism and Japanese feudalism?

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Both systems contained large working-class groups.

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The rise of the daimyo in Japan is most closely related to which historical event?

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the rise of feudalism in Japan

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How was political power in the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan different from traditional Chinese dynasties?

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In the Mongol Empire, political power was primarily held by the military.

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Why did Ming dynasty rulers practice isolationism?

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Rulers wanted to avoid corruption by western technology.

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How did the shogun control Japanese society during the 12th century?

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They used their military power to enforce laws.