12-2 The Mongol and Ming Empires

What was one reason for Genghis Khan's success as a military leader?

• He ruthlessly destroyed all Mongol clans except his own.

• He organized the Mongol army into an efficient fighting force.

• He built good will by treating conquered peoples with mercy.

• He divided his empire into four military districts called khanates.

The Golden Horde was a Mongol khanate that conquered and ruled

• China.

• India.

• Russia.

• Persia.

Why did Yongle move the capital to Beijing?

• to control trade across the Mongol empire

• to strengthen ties with lands outside China

• to strengthen Ming rule over southern China

• to protect against future Mongol invasions

Why did the Ming dynasty reduce contact with the outside world?

• Chinese silk and porcelain were no longer in high demand.

• Their history with the Mongols made them wary of foreigners.

• They wished to avoid exposure to the plague in Europe.

• They viewed foreigners as a threat to Chinese culture.

Why did Chinese officials consider European traders to be smugglers?

• Chinese officials were wary of all foreigners.

• European traders brought forbidden items into China.

• European traders entered China without permission.

• European traders refused to pay tribute.

Which of the following statements BEST describes Emperor Hongwu’s actions in the 1300´s?

• He drove out the Mongols but kept their traditions in place.

• He drove out the Mongols and made himself the absolute ruler of China.

• He drove out the Mongols and then stepped down to let others rule.

• He drove out the Mongols and shared power under the merit system.

What did the tributary system enable Ming emperors to do?

• The emperors were able to spend more on projects such as building canals.

• The emperors were able to expand their military power.

• The emperors were able to charge their citizens less taxes.

• The emperors were able to spend more on their palaces.

How did Genghis Khan keep order among the raiding Mongols?  Choose two correct answers.

• By requiring a set time of service in the military.

• By banning theft and feuding between troops.

• By giving promotions based on their ability to fight and follow orders.

• By dictating harsh punishments for crimes.

How was the Mongol empire divided after Genghis Khan´s death?

• It was divided into eight Khanates.

• It was divided into two separate empires.

• It was divided into four city-states.

• It was divided into four Khanates.