Imperial China

Which of the following best describes an accomplishment attributed to Cheng Ho (Zheng He)?

• He built the great wall

• He led voyages to the explore the world

• He expanded civil rights

• He destroyed cities in China

Which of the following is the best description of the Silk Road?

• Connected Europe to Asia

• made it easier for Rome to expand

• helped spread Christianity

• center for culture

How was the ancient world impacted by trade routes?

• religion became unpopular

• Africa learned how to farm

• silk was traded

• culture died

Which was a key factor in the rise and expansion of the Mongol Empire?

• The Mongolian tribes were united by the Taichud tribe.

• creating a postal system

• using a democratic form of government

• appointing positions based on merit instead of lineage

Which was a factor that led to Chinese isolation?

• the destruction of the Silk Road

• the Mongol invasion

• the voyages of Zhenge He were costly

• the middle east did not want to trade with them

How did the compass improve China?

• it helped maritime navigation

• it helped the Chinese army

• it was a popular trade item

• it led to the invention of paper

Silk, porcelain, gunpowder and the compass were all..

• goods needed for the Great wall

• Mongol inventions

• Chinese inventions

• imported goods

How did Empress Wu improve the Tang dynasty?

• She had major public works built to help the people.

• She unified all of China

• She strengthened the military

• she was a ruthless conqueror

Why might the European and Persian people have surrendered to the Mongol armies without

fighting?

• they feared the Mongols vicious conquests

• they wanted to be apart of the mongols

• they did not want to spend money at war

• they were weak

What is true of Chinese exploration policy of isolation?

• people felt protected

• Isolation led to a worse economy

• their culture flourished

• they were abandoned from foreginers