WH2 Unit 8&9

What did the Mongols demand from the cities that surrendered?

• loyalty

• military alliances

• tribute

• religious toleration

Who was the fiercest Mongol leader?

• Empress Wu
• Genghis Khan 
• Confucius
• Marco Polo

What animal was greatly valued by the Mongol culture and helped them be successful on the battlefield?

• Cow
• Pig
• Horse
• Elephant

Which was part of the Ming dynasty's restoration of Chinese rule?

• Great Wall and extensive canal system fell into disrepair

• Gradual decline of Chinese arts, sciences, and technology

• Heavy taxes, widespread corruption, and peasant revolts

• Only gold or silver accepted in exchange for Chinese goods.

How did Marco Polo characterize Mongol rule in China under Kublai Khan?

• He revealed that is was unfriendly to foreign merchants

• He reported that it was very prosperous and well run.

• He observed that it had many towns and no great cities.

• He noticed that it was often subject to ethnic conflicts

What occurred in 1435 that changed China's relationship with the rest of the world?

• A Portuguese merchant arrived in China to negotiate trade agreements and was welcomed by the Ming emperor

• The Ming emperor expanded the building of seagoing ships for trade expeditions, thereby promoting overseas exploration

• Zheng He explored the coasts of Southeast Asia and India and the entrances to the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf

• The Ming emperor prevented the building of large ships and stopped expeditions, which halted overseas exploration

How did Ming rulers restore an earlier style of Chinese government?

• They founded a new dynasty, moved the capital to Nanjing, and encouraged Buddhism

• They restored the civil service system and renewed the emphasis on Confucian scholarship.

• They repaired the canal system, and new technologies increased manufacturing output

• They reorganized the imperial ranking system and added important government offices.

How did Kublai Khan organize Mongol rule in China?

• He reserved the highest government jobs for Mongols and said that only Chinese could serve in the military

• He said that only Mongols could rule in the provinces and that both Chinese and Mongols could serve in the military

• He divided the highest government jobs between Mongols and Chinese and said that only Mongols could rule in the provinces

• He permitted only Mongols to serve in the military and reserved the most powerful government positions for Mongols.

How did the Mongol rulers change once their conquests were complete?

• They were intolerant and increased the tribute people were required to pay

• They were not oppressive but permitted people to continue with their lives with relatively little change

• They were insecure and always preparing for invasion from their neighbors

• They were generous and eliminated the burden of paying tribute

What important factor helped China reunite under a strong leader like Tang Taizong?

• Everyone in China spoke the same language

• The fragmented states had maintained growth, education, and advances in technology

• The leaders in the separate areas were weakened by constant warring with each other.

• Northern China hoped to gain security from being aligned with relatively peaceful southern China