Eastern & Central Asia

What was the significance of the Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty?

• It was a vast network of trade routes.

• It was a military route.

• It was a religious pilgrimage path.

• It was a local road.

Who replaced the Tang and Song Dynasties?

• The Huns

• The Mongols

• The Romans

• The Persians

Where did the Mongols settle?

• Eastern Europe

• Northern Africa

• Central Asia

• Southern Australia

Who was able to unify the Mongol tribes?

• A peaceful diplomat - Kublai Khan

• A wealthy merchant - Marco Polo

• An intelligent, violent person - Genghis Khan

• A religious leader - Muhammad

What did Genghis Khan begin after building a powerful army?

• A 21-year conquest of Eurasia

• A peace treaty with Europe

• A trade agreement with China

• A cultural exchange program

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Pax Mongolica?

• Increased trade

• Cultural diffusion

• Isolation of Europe

• Spread of technologies

Who founded the Yuan Dynasty in China?

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Marco Polo

• Zheng He

Dynasty

•  a series of rulers from the same family or lineage who hold power over a country or region for an extended period

•  a period marked by great achievements, prosperity, and cultural flourishing

Which two dynasties in China represent the Golden Age?

• Tang

• Song

• Yuan

Meritocracy

• Hired government workers based on merit rather than connections

• focuses on the importance of personal ethics and morality)

•  a series of rulers from the same family or lineage who hold power over a country or region for an extended period

• •  a period marked by great achievements, prosperity, and cultural flourishing