L22 & 31 China and Foreigners & Mongols 7SS

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Which religion, originating in India, spread and reached its height of influence in China during the Tang dynasty?

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Buddhism

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What was a major role of Buddhist monks and nuns during the Tang dynasty?

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they ran schools, public baths, hospitals, and inns

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One main reason why the Tang government destroyed Buddhist monasteries after 843 was to

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get control of their wealth.

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After Kublai Khan defeated the Song dynasty in China, he established the _____ dynasty.

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Yuan

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The Mongols sought and kept the territories they invaded to

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earn income from taxes.

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Government advisers and administrators in the Mongol Empire came from

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throughout the empire.

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Unlike the local population in China, Mongols and foreigners were not

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required to pay taxes.

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Why did the Silk Road become a safe route under Mongol rule?

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The Mongols controlled the entire route.

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How did Yuan leaders promote trade along the Silk Road?

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They set up stations every 20 miles where traders could find food and a place to sleep.

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New goods, ideas, and technologies spread within and beyond the Mongol Empire thanks to

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traders and travelers.