Unit 5: Medieval China & Japan Review

The _______ were a pastoral people who conquered vast amounts of territory using tactics based on their exceptional archery skills on horseback.

• Mongols
• Ming

• Turks

• Egyptian

The Mongols conquered extensive territory under the leadership of _______.

• Genghis Khan
• Alexander the Great

• Augustus Caesar

• Emperor Ming

Khan’s grandson, _______ established the _______ Dynasty in China.

• Yuan, Mongol

• Genghis Khan, Ming

• Kublai Khan, Yuan

• Mongol, Yuan

During Kublai Khan's reign, China’s interaction with foreigners expanded. This includes _______ travels.

• Rusticello's

• Kublai Khan's

• Polo Marco's

• Marco Polo's

By 1368, Chinese rule was restored under the _______ dynasty.

• Ming
• Yuan

The _______ determined the rise and fall of dynasties in China.

• pastoralism

• dynastic cycle

• nomads

• Khan

_______ isolated Japan from other parts of Asia and shaped its development.

Japan turned to _______ to establish order after several powerful families battled for control.

• feudalism

• the shogunate
• pastoralism

• the emperor

All of the following are positive effects of the Mongol Empire EXCEPT:

• Increased trade and cultural exchange
• A peaceful empire

• Unification of diverse tribes under one rule
• Widespread destruction and loss of life during conquests

What were some effects of Marco Polo's travels? Select ALL.

• "The Travels of Marco Polo" spreads throughout Europe

• Isolation of Asian cultures
• Decrease in interest in geography
• Increased trade with Asia, cultural exchange, inspiration for future exploration.