The Fast and the Curious (Nov 11-15, 2024)

Genghis Khan was from what current country in Asia?

• China

• Japan

• Vietnam

• Mongolia

Before Genghis Khan united Mongolia, the majority of the clans were ___________.

• farmers

• nomads

• traders

• diplomats

How was Genghis Khan related to Kublai Khan?

• father and son

• king and queen

• grandfather and grandson

• leader and disciple

Which emperor is credited with uniting the Chinese empire during the Sui Dynasty?

• Emperor Wendi

• Emperor Han

• Emperor Khan

• Emperor Burger King

Put these Chinese dynasties in order, beginning with the earliest (or first)...

• Ming Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

Emperor Wendi and his wife are credited with helping to spread WHICH RELIGION throughout China?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

• Islam

Which invention, or innovation, listed below helped to double the size of the Chinese population during the Song Dynasty?

• gunpowder

• Chinese porcelain

• Silk Road trade

• faster growing rice

TRUE OR FALSE?

To work for the Chinese government during the Song Dynasty, you had to pass a civil-service exam based upon the principles of Confucianism.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What did the Chinese do to try and stop the invading nomads from Mongolia?

• Built a giant wall around their empire's northern borders

• Intermarried with the Mongols so that they would maintain diplomatic ties

• Invaded Mongolia to conquer their enemies

• Traded openly with the Mongols

Confucianism focused on

• following the Vedas of Hinduism

• praying daily

• worshipping more than one god

• respecting rulers and elders