East Asia Flashcard

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The travels of Marco Polo resulted in the

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expansion of trade between China and Europe

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Which empire is most closely associated with these statements?
*In less than 50 years, it was the largest unified land empire in history.
*In 1279, it was the first foreign group to gain complete control of China.
*It made the caravan routes across Asia safe for trade and travel.
*When attempting to conquer Japan in 1274 and 1281, its fleets were destroyed by storms.

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Mongol

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Which social scientist specializes in studying issues such as the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?

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economist

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What source of information is considered a primary source? Options: travel diary of Ibn Battuta, modern novel about the Gold Age of Islam, textbook on the history of North Africa, dictionary of English words adapted from Arabic

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travel diary of Ibn Battuta

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In China, the development of civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect the influence of

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Confucianism

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Which statement about the Mongol Empire is accurate? Options: 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.

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

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Ethnocentrism is best defined as

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the belief that one’s culture is superior to all others

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To which country do all of these geographic statements apply? *The east is bordered by the Yellow Sea *The population is concentrated along the coast and in the river valleys *Mountains, plateaus, and deserts dominate the western region

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China

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Which geographic feature has helped to isolate China? Andes mountains, Kalahari desert, Himalayan mountains, Great Rift Valley

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Himalayan mountains

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The leadership of Genghis Khan, the use of the stirrup, and excellent horsemanship skills all contributed directly to the

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rise of the Mongol Empire