Medieval Asia Test Review

Which empire was the most powerful mainland empire of Southeast Asia?

• The Khmer Empire

• The Mongol Empire

• The Yuan Empire

• The Tang Empire

Another name for "Mongol Kingdoms?"

• Khanates

• the Grand Canals

• Principalities

• Shogunates

Which Chinese invention helped trade in China flourish even after the Tang Dynasty lost control of the "Silk Road"?

• Porcelain

• Magnetic Compass

• Black Powder

• Moveable-Type Printing

Which Yuan emperor did Marco Polo meet and write about in his book "Travels"?

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Taizu Khan

• Chavis Khan

Which Chinese Dynasty is responsible for building the Grand Canal and repairing large sections of the Great Wall?

• The Sui Dynasty

• The Tang Dynasty

• The Song Dynasty

• The Yuan Dynasty

Which best describes Taizu?

• He was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty

• He was the founder of the Tang Dynasty

• He was founder of the Song Dynasty

• He was the founder of the Koryu Dynasty

Which island kingdom was famous for building the Great Buddhist Temple at Borobudur?

• The Srivijaya Empire

• The Sailendra Dynasty

• The Khmer Empire

• The Dai Viet Dynasty

Which modern tern best identifies the role of the Shogun in medieval Japan?

• Dictator

• President

• Prince

• Priest

"The Exams in my country are not as meaningful as they are in yours. I scored higher than anyone and yet they still made the Governor's nephew Magistrate and me his secretary"

What country is the speaker of the words above most likely from?

• Japan

• China

• Cambodia

• Korea

"He had no real power. Although he was head of state It was the Shogun who ruled. It was the Shogun the samurai were loyal to"

Who do the words above most likely describe?

• The Emperor of Tang China

• The Khan of the Mongols

• The Emperor of Japan

• The King of Korea