Medieval Asia

What leader united the Mongol tribes to begin their empire?

• Marco Polo

• Genghis Khan

• Prince Sokotu

• Muhammad

Which map best shows the territory occupied by the Mongol Empire?

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How did the Mongol Empire encourage trade? Select TWO answers

• They lowered taxes and tolls across the Silk Road

• Mongols created a worldwide currency

• In uniting most of Asia, they were able to better protect the trade routes

• The Mongols raised prices on goods so that nobody would want to trade

The Mongols conquered most of what continent?

• Africa

• Asia

• America

• Europe

How would you describe the Mongol people BEFORE Genghis Khan united them and pursued an empire?

• nomadic tribes

• large cities

• well educated

• committed to the arts

What are two examples of cultural diffusion?

• Japanese went to China and brought back with them some new ideas about government and religion

• Kublai Khan was the grandson of Genghis Khan

• The Yuan Dynasty classified people into groups

• The Silk Road connected people from different regions to share ideas and products

What are TWO characteristics of Genghis Khan based on what we read in primary sources?

• He was a very forgiving man, well loved by all of his enemies

• He ruled a very strict empire, punishing anyone who would cross him or rebel

• He was a very successful leader that built up great wealth and territory

• He was a man of the people, encouraging all to vote on key issues

Who was Marco Polo and why was he important?

• He was a military adviser to Genghis Khan, important because of his ability to lead armies

• He was a European traveler who wrote about his journeys to Asia and he influenced later explorers to do similar journeys

• He was an important religious leader in the Buddhist faith

• He overthrew Kublai Khan and prevented the Mongols from taking over Japan

What happened when the Mongols tried to invade Japan?

• They were successful in expanding the empire across the Pacific

• The Yuan dynasty helped the Mongols defeat the Japanese

• Storms and samurai prevented the Mongols from expanding and conquering Japan

• The Japanese surrendered and became part of the Mongol empire

Which of the following beliefs were important part of Japanese culture during the Middle Ages? Select ALL that apply

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Shinto

• Confucianism