Topic 13 Pre-Assessment (Ancient China and Mongols) from McGraw

Which empire stretched from East Asia all the way to eastern Europe?

• Song

• Tang

• Mongol

• Ming

Why did Yangdi build the Grand Canal?

• to block foreign invaders

• to prevent yearly floods

• to expand Chinese territory

• to link northern and southern China

What helped Tang and Ming leaders restore a strong central government?

• bringing back the civil service exam

• appointing local nobles to government posts

• expanding the Great Wall and Grand Canal

• increasing taxes and forced labor

Who was Genghis Khan?

• the inventor of the compass

• a great Mongol warrior and conqueror

• a famous Chinese poet

• a great explorer and writer

During the Song dynasty, Chinese artists often painted

• scenes of great battles.

• portraits of nobles.

• landscape paintings.

• images of gods and goddesses.

Based on the chart, which invention can you conclude was developed in China?

• gunpowder used for firearms

• woodblock printing

• sailing ships

• navigation maps

What was China like between the Han and Sui dynasties?

• It was controlled by Mongol tribes.

• It was divided into many separate warring kingdoms.

• It was a thriving empire with extensive trade by sea.

• It was led by Buddhist priest-kings.

Which factor contributed to the expansion of the Mongol Empire?

• Mongols’ advanced naval power

• support given to the Mongols by the Byzantine Empire

• Mongols’ ability to move quickly and fight effectively

• the weakness of other empires

What did some European trade ships bring to China beginning in the 1500s C.E.?

• Christian missionaries

• Christian Crusaders

• Muslim armies

• Jewish scholars

Why did sea trade in China decline toward the end of the Ming dynasty?

• Ports were repeatedly attacked by Europeans.

• Chinese fleets were destroyed by typhoons.

• Trade via the Silk Road was more efficient.

• Chinese officials did not want traders bringing foreign ideas.