Mongols, Ottomans, and Mesoamerican Civs

Which group used the stirrup, skilled horsemanship, and siege warfare techniques to conquer much of Asia and part of Europe in the 12th and 13th centuries?

• Japanese

• Vikings

• Persians

• Mongols

One important impact of the Mongol expansion across Asia and Europe was the

• increased authority of the Kievan princes

• rise in trade along the Silk Roads

• introduction of Hinduism into Chinese culture

• maritime exploration of the Arabian seacoast

This passage leads to the conclusion that the Mongols

• rejected technology

• were a peaceful people

• were urbanized

• contributed to cultural diffusion

According to this passage, which Mongol practice contributed greatly to their success?

• A) nomadic lifestyle

• B) superior horsemanship

• C) psychological warfare

• D) religious conversion

Which statement about the Mongols is supported by the information in the map?

• The Yuan dynasty kept China isolated from outside influence.

• Most of the Chinese people lived in the river valleys.

• Kublai Khan and Genghis Khan extended Mongol influence to other parts of Asia.

• The city of Samarkand was part of the Yuan Empire.

One way in which Pax Romana and Pax Mongolia are similar is that both were characterized by

• political stability

• unifying religious institutions

• representative forms of government

• social equality for men and women

Which statement about the Mongol Empire is accurate?

• The Mongols developed a highly technological society that emphasized formal education.

• European monarchies became a model for the early Mongol governments.

• Pax Mongolia led to regional stability, increasing trade on the Silk Road.

• The Mongols adopted Roman Catholicism as the official religion of the empire.

Base your answer to the following question on the map below. The information provided by the map indicates that in 1280 the Mongols controlled

• areas of Africa, Asia, and Europe

• territory from eastern China to eastern Europe

• Japan and Korea

• all of Asia

Which factor contributed to the success of the vast empire created by the Mongols?

• avoiding contacts with the West

• paying monetary tribute to local rulers

• employing superior military skills

• converting conquered peoples to Confucianism

One way in which the travels of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta are similar is that they resulted in

• an increased interest in different cultures

• the development of slavery

• a reduction in trade

• the discovery of East Asia