U1 L3: Mongolian Empire & Silk Road (7.04 & 7.06) Investigation

Which of the following were key elements of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan's rule? (Select all that apply)

• Implementation of structured laws and punishments

• Promotion of a single religion

• Emphasis on merit-based promotions in the military

• Expansion of the empire solely through military conquests

Which of the following contributions did the Mongol Empire make to trade and commerce?

• Promoting religious tolerance

• Providing protection for merchants

• Resisting Japanese invasions

• Expansion of the Silk Road

What were some criticisms or controversies surrounding Genghis Khan’s leadership? (Select 2 correct answers)

• Brutality and massive destruction caused by military campaigns

• Promotion of cultural assimilation and elimination of diverse beliefs

• Unwillingness to acknowledge contributions of conquered civilizations

• Harsh tactics leading to the obliteration of resisting populations

What was one of the reasons for the Mongol Empire’s success against its enemies?

• Their use of highly skilled archers on foot

• Their use of well-trained horses to cover long distances quickly.

• They focused on dominating lesser, unskilled warriors.

• Genghis Khan used common, well-proven war tactics.

Trade between Europe and China flourished during the height of the Mongolian Empire because the ____ ____ was safe to travel.

(a)  

_______ ____ unified several nomadic tribes and was a skilled warrior and leader.

(a)  

The nation of ​ (a)   was one of the few Asian nations NOT conquered by the Mongols.

• Japan
• China
• Mongolia

Which is the best SYNONYM for "nomadic": ​ (a)  

• wandering
• permanent
• legal

Which of these effects were seen as either POSITIVE or NEGATIVE outcomes from the Mongolian Empire?

Groups:

(a) Positive

,

(b) Negative

• education

• brutality

• violence

• spread of disease

• conquest

• safer trade routes

• religious tolerance

• universal writing system

Place these dynasties in chronological order.

• Song Dynasty

• Mongolian Empire

• Yuan Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty