Quizs on the Tang and Song Dynasties

Direct cause of the Tang Dynasty's decline

• The dynasty expanded its territory significantly.

• The government was taken over by powerful military leaders.

• The economy experienced unprecedented growth.

• Cultural achievements flourished during this period.

The government became more centralized in Japan around the time the Mongols attempted to invade.

• True

• False

• Partially true

• Not enough information

After Genghis Khan’s death, the Mongol Empire was split into four sections, known as:

• Khanates

• Sultanates

• Emirates

• Principalities

Importance of trade to the Mongols

• Trade allowed the Mongols access to necessities they otherwise would not have been able to obtain.

• Trade was primarily used by the Mongols to expand their territory.

• Trade had no significant impact on the Mongol economy.

• Trade was only important for the Mongol elite.

The technology that was MOST instrumental in allowing the Chinese to dominate trade all around the world is:

• The magnetic compass

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The telegraph

The Japanese social system where power was held by wealthy landowners

• Feudalism

• Meritocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

Japanese warriors that followed an honor code during this time period were known as:

• Samurai

• Ninja

• Ronin

• Shogun

A reason for the decline of the Mongol Empire

• Unity was difficult because of its great diversity.

• The empire expanded too quickly and became unmanageable.

• The Mongols faced significant military defeats against neighboring states.

• The empire was weakened by internal power struggles among the leaders.

Kublai Khan lost the mandate of heaven

• His invasion of Japan was a total failure, as a result of a typhoon which destroyed the invading ships.

• He successfully conquered all of China and expanded his empire.

• He established the Silk Road as a major trade route.

• He was overthrown by his own generals in a coup.

Kublai Khan was criticized for being "too Chinese." This meant:

• They believed that Kublai had stopped living a nomadic lifestyle and had become too accustomed to the luxuries of Chinese life.

• Kublai was seen as abandoning his Mongolian roots in favor of Chinese traditions.

• He was criticized for adopting Chinese military strategies over traditional Mongolian tactics.

• Kublai was thought to be too focused on trade and commerce rather than conquest.