What is a Khan?

• A person who does not have a permanent home.

• A tribal leader (chief)

• A large flat Grassland.

• A chinese boat.

What is a steppe?

• A person who does not have a permanent home.

• A tribal leader (chief)

• A large flat Grassland.

• A chinese boat.

What is a nomad?

• A person who does not have a permanent home.

• A tribal leader (chief)

• A large flat Grassland.

• A chinese boat.

Who first united the Mongol Tribes?

• Emperor Shotoku

• They Never United

• The Tang Dynasty

• Genghis (Temujin)

Outsiders typically thought of the Mongols as...

• respectful civilized people.

• smart trading partners.

• people who would be easy to conquer.

• ruthless barbarians.

How did Kublai Khan treat his subjects in China?

• He loved his power and forced them to follow a Mongol way of life.

• He let them continue their beliefs and encouraged the sharing of knowledge and trade.

• He was a weak ruler who struggled to find ways to help his people.

• He was too concerned with wars in other places to care about what happened in China.

What are true statements about Kublai Khan and his rule of China? (select all that apply)

• Kublai forced everyone to act and think in only one way.

• Kublai wanted to blend Chinese and Mongol Cultures.

• Kublai respected peoples diverse talents and intellect.

• Kublai focused on expanding trade in China.

What was the Pax Mongolica?

• A time of war and expansion.

• A time when China conquered Mongolia.

• A time when there was no trade or travel in Mongolia.

• A time of peace and trade across the Mongol Empire.

What positive things happened during the Pax Mongolica? (select all that apply)

• Trade expanded because it became easier and safer.

• Trade slowed because of war and fighting.

• Knowledge and Technology began to spread between empires.

• Knowledge and Technology were lost because people were fighting.

Why were Marco Polo's travels important for Europe and Asia relations?

• Marco Polo showed Europeans how weak Asia was.

• Marco Polo showed Europeans that they could become wealthy trading with Asia.

• Marco Polo showed Europeans how poor Asia was.

• Marco Polo showed Europeans that they should never go to Asia.