East Asian Empires

Which describes the achievements of China's Sui Dynasty?

• led a rebellion to overthrow the Mongols

• reunited China and built the Grand Canal

• created a vast empire from Japan to Europe

• invented the Chinese writing system and chariot

Under which dynasty did China rapidly expand its territory, revive the civil service system, and achieve several technological advances?

• Shang

• Han

• Tang

• Qing

What were two inventions of China's Tang and Song dynasties? (select the two correct answers)

• glass

• gunpowder

• silk

• magnetic compass

What is the name of the vast network of trade routes across Asia that connected China with the Middle East?

• the Royal Road

• the Polo Circumnavigation

• the Silk Road

• the Patrician Routes

Trade along the Silk Road only resulted in the exchange of physical goods; it did not spread ideas or culture.

• True

• False

Which leader united the Mongol tribes and established the Mongol Empire?

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Khan Noonien Singh

• The Golden Khan

Which Mongol Khan conquered China, established the Yuan Dynasty, and twice failed to invade Japan?

• Kuma

• Monet

• Kublai

• Vincenzo

In addition to skilled horsemanship and new military technologies, what did the Mongols use to conquer other nations?

• elephants

• firearms

• terror

• diplomacy

Which two statements describe how the Mongols ruled the people they conquered? (select the two correct answers)

• they enslaved all adult inhabitants

• they tolerated other religions

• they allowed local leaders to govern

• they killed all skilled craftsmen and warriors

Which is not a lasting legacy of the Mongol Empire?

• spread of culture across the empire

• death of nearly 40 million people

• increased connection between East and West

• collapse of the Silk Road trade network