Quiz #1.2 East Asia

Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Chaka Khan

• Marco Polo

Who united the Mongols to create the Mongol Empire before deciding to conquer Asia?

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Marco Polo

• Justinian

Genghis Khan was known for being a very violent ruler, with a strict sense of justice, as he punished his enemies.

• True

• False

Kublai Khan was as violent as his grandfather, Genghis.

• True

• False

Genghis Khan died before he could conquer China, and his body was hidden.

• True

• False

What did Kublai Khan control?

• The Yuan Dynasty/Empire

• The Zheng He Dynasty

• The Mongol Empire

• Europe

Characteristics of Kublai's government

• religious tolerance

• accepted, tolerated, and appreciated Chinese culture

• allowed Chinese officials to remain to help him govern

• unified China under the Yuan dynasty

Venetian traveler and merchant who traveled the Silk Road and served as an advisor to Kublai Khan. His published book about the culture and products of China was very popular!

• Zheng He

• Marco Polo

• Genghis Khan

• Leonardo da Vinci

The Silk Road was significant because it allowed the exchange of ideas, goods, and knowledge between Asia, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

• True

• False

Historians say that Marco Polo's travels are a mix of fact and fiction, as some parts might be exaggerated!

• True

• False