How did Buddhism spread throughout China?

Traders and missionaries spread information along the Silk Road

Because of Marco Polo's explorations and the Mongol conquests, what was a significant outcome? Options: Confucianism spread to Western Europe, Buddhism became an unpopular religion in East Asia, Technology such as fireworks/gunpowder spread to Western Europe, Trade across the Silk Road from East Asia to Europe stopped.

Technology such as fireworks/gunpowder spread to Western Europe

The image below shows the spread of...

The Mongols and the Mongol Empire

Who was Genghis Khan?

A Mongol that united the Mongols into an empire.

What were two tactical advantages held by the Mongol army when it conquered other groups?

Long-range arrows and horsemanship skills

What effect did Marco Polo's journeys and his book have on Western Europe?

Some Europeans became interested in East Asia and traveled there

The Ming Dynasty wanted China to follow policies of isolationism. Isolationism is...

Avoiding involvement in other countries affairs

During the Ming Dynasty...

The government rebuilt the Great Wall to look how we know it today

Why did the Ming Dynasty rebuild parts of the Great Wall?

To isolate themselves from northern invaders, like the remaining Mongols

What is the Forbidden City?

The largest palace in the world built during the Ming dynasty

Who lived in the Forbidden City?

The Chinese imperial family and certain government officials

What was one of the reasons the Ming Dynasty followed policies of isolationism?

They wanted to focus on protecting China from being reconquered by the Mongols.

A naval commander who sailed around Asia with his large "treasure ships"

How did Genghis Khan create such a large empire? Options: Through ruthlessness and leniency, Through religion and culture, Through exploration and invention, Through economy and government

Through ruthlessness and leniency

What can we infer from the map?

Genghis Kahn's empire grew in size after his death

Which of the following helped Kublai Khan rule most effectively? Military force, Strong central government and respect for local cultures, He helped spread Buddhism from India to China, He conquered Japan and built the Forbidden City

Strong central government and respect for local cultures

How did the Mongols help expand trade on the Silk Road?

They lowered taxes and protected travelers.

How did the Ming Dynasty have a lasting impact on China?

It started a policy of isolationism that lasted centuries.

Why did the Ming Dynasty build the Forbidden City?

To create a space for the Chinese imperial family and certain government officials to live in the new capital.

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1.

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Which number correctly identifies the island of Japan?

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3

2.

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Which number represents the Himalayas?

Back

4

3.

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Which leader is most closely associated with the Mongol Empire?

Back

Genghis Khan

4.

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Who was Marco Polo?

Back

An Italian merchant and explorer who traveled to Mongol controlled China.

5.

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Front

What is the Buddhist belief of nirvana?

Back

Goal of Buddhism; state of enlightened peace and happiness

6.

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What was Confucianism?

Back

An ancient Chinese social and political philosophy (way of thinking)

7.

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Front

Who was Kublai Khan?

Back

Genghis Khan's grandson who conquered China

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