Topic 12 Lesson 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.

What is a nomad?

• person who moves from place to place without a permanent home

• vast area of grasslands

• Mongol ruler

• a tyrant or dictator

What is a steppe?

• vast area of grasslands

• Mongol ruler

• a tyrant or dictator

• payment or gift to a stronger power

Who is a khan?

• Mongol ruler

• a tyrant or dictator

• payment or gift to a stronger power

• person who trades illegally

What is a despot?

• a tyrant or dictator

• payment or gift to a stronger power

• person who trades illegally

• to grow, get bigger

What is a tribute?

• payment or gift to a stronger power

• person who trades illegally

• to grow, get bigger

• building