Chapter 12: Empires of Africa, India, and Asia

Who established the Yuan dynasty of China?

• Genghis Khan
• Kublai Khan
• Batu Khan
• Tamerlane

Which of the following is NOT associated with the Mongols?

• Tartars
• Ming dynasty
• Taj Mahal
• Golden Horde

Who was the ruler of the Golden Horde who conquered Russia?

• Mansa Musa
• Kublai Khan
• Genghis Khan
• Batu Khan

Who was a cruel conqueror whose empire collapsed shortly after his death?

• Tamerlane
• Akbar
• Babur
• Genghis Khan

What was the title given to the leader who united the Mongol tribes?

• Great Khan
• Batu Khan
• Genghis Khan
• Kublai Khan

Which religion had many skilled warriors to preserve their way of life?

• Buddhism
• Sikhism
• Hinduism
• Islam

Which of these kingdoms was NOT in western Africa?

• Bornu
• Ghana
• Songhai
• Mali

What Malian city became an important center of trade in Africa?

• Timbuktu
• Kilwa
• Cairo
• Mogadishu

Which language dominated the East African city-states?

• Arabic
• Persian
• Kilwah
• Swahili

Who was a Grand Prince of Moscow?

• Tamerlane
• Mansa Musa
• Ivan III
• Kublai Khan