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The aim of the civil service examination system was to ______.

• limit government appointments to the aristocracy

• open government service to all talented and able people

• make it possible for women to serve in the government

• make it difficult for anyone to work in the government

The Mongols that ruled China created this dynasty.

• Ming

• Song

• Tang

• Yuan

What was the primary purpose of The Great Wall of China?

• Protect from nomadic invaders from the west

• Protect from nomadic invaders from the south

• Protect from nomadic invaders from the north

• Protect from nomadic invaders from the east

What was the extent of the Mongol Empire around the year 1300 as shown on the map?

• It included all of modern China

• It was confined to the region of Mongolia

• It extended into parts of Europe

• It covered the entire Asian continent

According to the map, which landmark served as a boundary for the Mongol Empire?

• The Great Wall

• The Himalayas

• The Ural Mountains

• The Yellow River

Which desert is located in northern China and southern Mongolia?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Sonoran Desert

What is the name of the extensive plateau region located in the northeastern part of the Himalayas?

• Plateau of Tibet

• Colorado Plateau

• Deccan Plateau

• Anatolian Plateau

What were two benefits of Mongol rule?

• political stability

• economic prosperity

• diversity

• technological innovation

• uniform law codes that applied to all citizens

This is a map of East Asia. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Mongol Empire?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which statement below would make the best title for this map?

• The Journeys of Marco Polo

• The Journeys of Zheng He

• The Journeys of Kublai Khan

• The Journeys of Christopher Columbus