The Mongol Empire/Silk Roads Review

Where was Mongolia in relation to China?

• north of China
• south of China
• near Tibet
• on the islands 

What advantage did the Mongols have over surrounding peoples?

• They were mostly literate, unlike China who mostly was illiterate
• They had more equality than surrounding peoples
• Their calvary, fighting from horseback, unlike the Chinese who were not as well trained
• They didn't care about religion, where as the Chinese made Confucianism the official religion 

Who was the fiercest Mongol leader?

• Empress Wu
• Genghis Khan 
• Confucius
• Marco Polo

What factors contributed to the rise of the Mongol Empire?

• Leadership of Genghis Khan
• Use of the Stirrup
• Excellent horsemanship
• All of the above

Which of the following was a result of the peace in Asia in the 13th and 14th centuries under Mongol rule?

• Trade along the Silk Road increased.
• Islam's influence expanded into China.
• The four khanates rejoined to form one empire.
• Vietnam and Japan were annexed as part of China.

What effect did the Mongols have on the Silk Road?

• The Mongols raised travel taxes, decreasing trade.
• The Mongols raided travelers all the time, decreasing trade.
• The Mongols made travel tax-free, increasing trade.
• The Mongols made it safer, increasing trade.

Kublai Kahn united with the Chinese to create the ________ Dynasty. 

• Ming 
• Song
• Qin
• Yuan 

What led to the overthrow of the Mongols?

• a partnership with Japanese allies
• growing opposition to the rule of foreigners
• fear of a isolated society
• dislike of the rule of Genghis Khan

Why did the Mongols terrorize people?

• To spread fear, thus making them more likely to surrender without a fight
• To make them fight for their lives
• To make other people talk about them, and write about them in books
• They only terrorized people after they conquered them.

Some Characteristics of Mongolian Governance and administration include

• Development of a Tribute System.
• Establishment of Safe Trade along Silk Road.
• Created an empire from Eastern Europe to Pacific Coast of Asia.
• All of the above