World History Honors Test Unit II

The interactions in the excerpt are best understood in the context of which of the following developments in ninth century China?

• Growing interregional trade and specialization

• Falling demand in foreign markets for Chinese goods

• Decreases in agricultural production

• Government regulation of manufacturing industries

How can the Mongol treatment of conquered peoples be accurately characterized?

• The Mongols showed great respect, leaving existing political leaders in place for continued rule.

• The Mongols actively promoted conquered skilled laborers to significant political positions.

• The Mongols subordinated defeated populations, utilizing skilled laborers and integrating them into the military.

• The Mongols consistently resorted to executing the people they conquered.

What were two effective methods employed by the Mongols to mobilize both human and material resources?

• Implementing an elaborate census system and establishing relay stations.

• Enforcing forced conversion and imposing heavy taxation.

• Translating official decrees and collecting tolls from merchants.

• None of the above

Why did the Mongol religion have relatively few converts within their empire?

• The Mongols actively discouraged religious conversions.

• They were largely uninterested in religious imperialism.

• Converting to Mongol religion was forbidden by law.

• The Mongols imposed heavy taxes on religious converts.

What year did the Abbasid Caliphate officially collapse?

• 1268

• 1248

• 1258

• 1238

In the era of Mongol rule, the Pax Mongolica brought about a period of general peace across the vast lands controlled by the Mongols. According to the provided excerpt, what was a notable outcome of this peaceful period for trade and commerce?

• Increased conflict with neighboring regions.

• Decline in trade between China and the Middle East.

• A surge in cultural isolation within Mongol-controlled territories.

• The revival of trade routes, enabling the safe movement of valuable goods like porcelain, tea, medicines, silk, and playing cards across regions.

According to Marco Polo's observations during his travels in the late 13th century, what was a notable aspect of the lifestyle and capabilities of the people he encountered?

• Their primary weapons were iron maces and spears.

• They wore defensive armor made from buffalo and other hides.

• They primarily relied on barley and other grains for sustenance.

• They were known for avoiding battles and placing a high value on their lives.

During the historical period between 1200-1450 CE, a significant diaspora unfolded as merchant communities of Muslims embarked on journeys, dispersing people from their homeland and contributing to the widespread adoption of Islam throughout Southeast Asia. In exploring this period, what emerges as a pivotal aspect?

• The diaspora was primarily driven by military conquests.

• The merchant communities focused solely on economic pursuits.

• The spread of Islam was confined to the Arabian Peninsula.

• The diaspora played a crucial role in disseminating Islam across Southeast Asia.

In the era of Timur's rule, which city emerged as the most influential capital, recognized for its wealth, decorated mosques, and tombs, serving as a significant trading center along the Silk Roads?

• Samarkand

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Istanbul

Which of the following was the MOST important factor in the movement of trade goods discussed in the passage?

• Financial practices, including flying cash

• Industrial advances, especially the steamship

• Land transportation, especially the camel saddle

• Maritime technology, including the dhow