Mongols & Islam Quiz review

What was the main purpose of Zheng He's voyages?

• To explore new lands

• To bring foreign riches back and show off China’s power

• To establish trade routes with Europe

• To spread Buddhism

What is moveable-type printing?

• A method of painting

• A Chinese invention that contributed to the growth of intellectual life

• A type of sculpture

• A form of ancient Chinese music

How did early Chinese moveable type differ from later versions?

• It was made from metal

• It was just molds cut from wood

• It was printed on silk

• It used clay tablets

Where did Islam spread from and to during its early expansion?

• From China to Japan

• From Saudi Arabia to modern day Afghanistan and northern Africa

• From India to Europe

• From Persia to Greece

What was one major impact of the Mongol invasions?

• They united Europe under one rule

• They isolated Russia from western Europe

• They spread Christianity across Asia

• They destroyed the Silk Road

What was the Silk Road?

• A river in China

• A trade route from China to central Europe

• A mountain range in Asia

• A type of ancient Chinese garment

What was one effect of the Silk Road?

• It led to the fall of the Roman Empire

• It helped spread new ideas to other parts of the world

• It caused the decline of the Mongol Empire

• It isolated China from the rest of the world

Why did trade flourish across Asia under the Mongolian Empire?

• Because of the peaceful relations among leaders and well-guarded roads

• Due to the discovery of new gold mines

• Because of the invention of the compass

• Due to the decline of European trade

What was a significant result of the Silk Road's existence?

• It led to the isolation of China

• It increased positive economic relationships, religion, and ideas

• It caused the fall of the Mongol Empire

• It was primarily used for military conquests

What role did specialized workers have under the Mongolian Empire?

• They were often relocated to larger cities to promote cultural exchange

• They were primarily used for military purposes

• They were isolated in rural areas

• They were forbidden from traveling