China L22

Front

Which fact enabled the Tang and Yuan dynasties to make the Silk Road Safer? Options: Theirs astronomers studied the skies, so they could predict the weather. They controlled much or all of Central Asia, so they could keep their peace. Chinese travellers preferred to go in large groups, so they rarely attracted robbers. Chinese engineers developed a way to make smooth pavement, so there were fewer accidents.

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They controlled much or all of Central Asia, so they could keep their peace.

Front

Which group probably used the Silk Road most frequently? Options: Merchants, Tourists, Warriors, Scientists

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Merchants

Front

Which of the following was the most significant result of Marco Polo's travels?
Start of a new route between Europe and China,
Anger among Chinese people toward foreigners,
Increased European interest in trade with China,
Spread of Christianity as a popular faith in China

Back

Increased European interest in trade with China

Front

How did the focus of the Ming dynasty foreign policy change over time?

Back

From interaction to isolation

Front

What was the purpose of Zheng He's seven expeditions for the emperor between 1405 and 1433?

Back

To get new tributaries for China

Front

Which invention did the Chinese use when making game cards in the 9th century?

Back

Woodblock Printing

Front

Why did the Chinese fleet (groups of ships) stop exploring?

Back

Wars in the North and the expenses of the trips led the money go to fight the wars

Front

Marco Polo served as a governor for Yuan dynasty for 17 years. What country was Marco Polo from?

Back

Italy

Front

Which word best describes the attitude of China toward Foreigners for most of the Tang dynasty?

Back

Welcome

Front

Which of the following led directly to the rule of China by foreigners?
Options:
Conquest by the Mongols,
Trade along the Silk Road,
Invasion by a Song ruler,
Spread of Buddhist beliefs

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Conquest by the Mongols