Global Empires Unit Test

Mongol ruler who united the warring tribes and expanded the empire

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Yongle emperor

• Mansa Musa

What enabled the Mongols to easily defeat their enemies and become the world's largest empire?

• Skilled horseback riders & Superior weapons

• They intentionally spread the plague

• They used psychological warfare to cause fear and chaos

• All of the above

This Mongol ruler was the grandson of Genghis Khan and completed the conquest of China

• Genghis Khan

• Hongwu

• Zheng He

• Kublai Khan

Who was the European traveler who wrote of his journey to China causing an increase in the demand for Chinese goods

• Genghis Kha

• Marco Polo

• Genghis Polo

• Pope Urban II

The Mongol Empire effected Europe and Asia in all these ways EXCEPT...

• increased the exchange of cultures and ideas

• A period of peace throughout the conquered territories

• Increased trade between Europe and Asia

• Decrease the amount of death and disease in Europe and Asia

What was the purpose of Zheng He's sailing voyages?

• To show off the Chinese power and riches and interest in trade

• To find more trade routes to Europe

• To make money for the Chines

• To find a lost treasure

Which of the following is true about the Ming Dynasty?

• It is often considered the last of the great Chinese dynasties.

• Art such as porcelain, painting, poetry, and literature all flourished.

• It was a time of great civil engineering projects and construction.

• All of the above

How did the Ming dynasty emphasize culture?

• It encouraged the arts, literature, and music.

• It required that public servants pass civil service exams.

• It made military officer positions available to anyone.

• It emphasized having fun.

True or false? Chinese empire had advanced navigation technology and shipbuilding skills

• True

• False

Which of the following was an effect of the increased trade during the Ming dynasty

• Increased fighting among territories

• Increase interest in Europe

• Improved ships and technology

• An exchange of technological & cultural ideas