Empires in East Asia

How did Kublai Khan encourage trade during his reign?

• By imposing strict trade restrictions on foreign merchants

• By establishing trade monopolies for Chinese merchants

• By creating a system of tolls and tariffs on the Silk Roads

• By promoting the Mongol Peace, making Central Asian caravan routes safe for trade and travel, and inviting foreign merchants

Who was the founder of the Tang Dynasty and is often considered one of its greatest emperors?

• Qin Taizong

• Ming Taizong

• Tang Taizong

• Song Taizong

Which grandson of Genghis Khan ruled over the Yuan Dynasty in China and attempted to conquer Japan?

• Attila the Hun

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Alexander the Great

Which dynasty ruled over Korea for several centuries and played a crucial role in the cultural exchange between China and Korea?

• Ming Dynasty

• Koryu Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

Which Asian territory was divided into spheres of influence by European powers?

• Japan

• China

• India

• Korea

What was the primary reason European powers were interested in Asia during the era of Imperialism?

• Religious conversion

• Cultural exchange

• Strategic military locations

• Trade routes and resources

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What role did the Opium Wars play in imperialism in Asia?

• They led to the decline of opium production in Asia.

• They resulted in the opening of Asian markets to European trade.

• They promoted peace and cooperation between European powers and Asian states.

• They decreased European interest in Asian territories.

During which period did the Mongolian Empire become the largest contiguous land empire in history?

• 551-479 B.C.E.

• 1949

• 1971

• 1206-1368 C.E.

What happened to the Mongol Empire in the years after Genghis Khan’s death?

• The Mongols expanded their conquests, reaching as far as Venice and Vienna.

• The Mongols divided their empire into four khanates.

• The Mongols focused their attention on conquering Japan and Southeast Asia.

• The Mongols established a single, centralized empire with a new capital in Persia.

How did Kublai Khan treat his Chinese subjects?

• Kublai Khan treated his Chinese subjects with equality, integrating them into Mongol society and government.

• Kublai Khan embraced Chinese customs and laws, encouraging cultural exchange between the Mongols and the Chinese.

• Kublai Khan maintained a strict separation between Mongols and Chinese, with most high government posts going to Mongols or foreigners.

• Kublai Khan appointed only Chinese officials to high government offices, fostering unity and collaboration.