10/9 Fri-Yay Quiz

Which statement about China and trade does this passage best support?

• Trade between Europe and Cathay was greatly enhanced by the security established by the Mongol EMpire.

• Merchants rarely traveled between Tana and Sara because the road was more dangerous than the route between Tana and Cathay.

• Cambalec was an important trading hub, but it was not a large city

• The author felt the risks of trade with China outweighed the rewards.

Which development was the turning point that led to the expansion of trade between Asia and Europe?

• The formation of the Silk Roads by Marco Polo allowed goods from Asia to be imported into Europe for the first time

• The conquests by Mongols which led to improved trade routes and reduced trading costs

• The invention of silk cloth during the early Mongol rule allowed the Mongols to trade for pottery, wool, and other European goods.

• The invention of paper money by Venetian bankers helped to facilitate trade between Europe and Asia

Which objects or ideas was the author most likely writing about that represented continuity or change in Chinese trade?

• Silver, gems, and gold went from Europe to China; wool, horses, and the ideas of Islam went from China to Europe

• silk, paper, and Christianity went from Europe to China; gunpowder, silver, and Buddhism went from China to Europe

• silver, gems, and gold went from Europe to China; silk, paper, and gunpowder went from China to Europe

• paper and Christianity went from Europe to China; silk, gunpowder, horses, and wool went from China to Europe

What did the Russian duke think motivated the Mongols?

• The Mongols were interested primarily in seizing wealth rather than in controlling Russian territory

• The Mongols chose their tactics in warfare because those tactics were used in fairy tales

• The Mongols believed they could fool foes with rumors of atrocities

• The Mongols wanted to be thought of as honorable warriors

The most valid counterargument to the description of the Mongols by the russian duke was that the Mongols

• took only what they needed to survive from people they conquered

• appreciated architecture and art, and hence, rarely destroyed cities

• had no reason to invade other areas west of Russia

• established political institutions in the territories they conquered

How would the Mongols use the Russian duke's description to their advantage if they chose to invade Hungary?

• to frighten the Hungarians into surrendering

• to persuade Hungarians to fight against other Christian kingdoms

• to cause the Hungarians to convert to Islam

• to attract Hungarian knights who admired their style of warfare

What was the name of the Khanate established by Hulegu in the Middle East that later converted to Islam?

• Golden Horde

• Il-Khanate

• Great Khanate

• Chaghatai

What was the name of the secret society that led to the overthrowing of the Yuan Dynasty and establishment of the Ming dynasty?

• The White Lotus Society

• The Ba Sing Society

• The Trung Tea Room

• The Ming Rebels

Which of these was NOT an invention that contributed to the growth of trade networks?

• Magnetic Compass

• Junk Ship

• Improved Camel Saddle

• Global Positioning Satellite

Which of these was NOT an important trading city along the SIlk Road?

• Chang'an

• Kashgar

• Samarkand

• London