Unit 10: Asian Empires Review

Which statement describes the relationship between China and the Middle East in the 8th century A.D.?

• Chinese and Middle Eastern civilizations trade with each other along the Silk Road

• Chinese and Middle Eastern civilizations fought many wars against each other

• Chinese and Middle Eastern civilizations practiced the same religion

• Chinese and Middle Eastern civilizations spoke the same languages

The map suggests that the Great Wall provided?

• a route between the East China Sea and Xianyang

• flood control for the Yangtze River

• a barrier between China and Mongolia

• protection from invasion by sea

What civilization was the major civilization beginning BEFORE the Mongols in East Asia?

• Rome

• Mogul

• Russia

• Ghana

What is the term for a person or country to not allow anyone in or out?

• seperation

• isolationism

• being by yourself

• alone-ism

What was the prize for the Dutch when they went to help the Japanese with the rebellion that arose?

• they were allowed to come in and take anything they want

• they were able to go into Japan and take over the government

• they were able to take the country of Indonesia to govern

• they were not going to take anything for their help, they were happy to help and didn't want a reward

Genghis Khan was a powerful lord over most of Central Asia. But what did he have the conquer FIRST to be able to become this great Khan?

• take control over the entire Eastern part of Asia

• Start conquering the giant clans that controlled most of the surrounding areas

• Invade China and India with all of the Mongol Army

• Take over the small tribes that are near to build his army

According to the map, which of these cities did the Mongols conquer first?

• Ningxia

• Tabriz

• Kashgar

• Khan Balik

What effect did the Mongols have on trade?

• trade between China and the Americans increased

• all foreign traders were killed

• only Mongols were allowed to be traders or merchants

• trade increased throughtout Asia

How did Marco Polo help bring Chinese ideas to the West?

• he returned to Europe with Chinese goods such as silk and porcelain

• he persuaded many Europeans to accept the Chinese religion

• He refused to speak to any Europeans who would not speak Chinese

• He took Kublai Khan with him to meet the European kings

What empire is going to set up the way for the Mongols in Asia?

• Moguls

• Ghana

• Rome

• Greece